The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has actually divulged that he declined to utilize a cellphone for over one year when it was presented into the nation.

Pantami stated his rejection was due to the negative belief he had.

He made the remark while easing worries of Nigerians towards the deployment of the 5G Network.

The Minister described that Nigerians deserve to be doubtful about the implementation of the 5G Network due to their beliefs.

He divulged this at the general public presentation of National Policy on 5G Network and Spectrum for 5G Deployment in Abuja.

The Minister kept in mind that some unfavorable theories related to the 5G network in Nigeria are incorrect.

According to Pantami, Nigerians barely accept things without taking a look at the source or authenticity.

He stated how Nigerians had in 2020 grumbled that 5G Network brought COVID-19 into Nigeria.

Pantami stated: “I can personally recall that when cellphones entered into Nigeria, some people resisted and there was an accusation that it was linked to cancer and a lot more.

“I will not feel shy to state that even my simple self, I could not accept using smart phones till after one year. A good friend of mine who was working here in Abuja then purchased the cellphone, and SIM card and sent it to me and said I should use it.”