Communications Minister Cautions Nigerians On Risk Of Using Mobile PhonesThe Minister of Communications Technology, Omobola Johnson, has cautioned the public on the risks associated with the use of mobile phones. Mrs Omobola Johnson Speaking on Thursday, August 7, in Abuja with the News Agency of Nigeria after the inauguration of Etisalat Experience Centre, Mrs Johnson, who was represented by Ngozi Ogujiofor, a Deputy Director in the ministry, said the mobile phone was one of the most dangerous devices of communications, as they could affect health and cause damages to the body. She advised the public not to bring phones close to their body or use in the rain as it has some radioactive elements which can cause health and other related problems. According to her, there were possibilities that radio waves produced by mobile phones could interfere with important electrical equipment, such as telecom masts, monitors, hospitals equipments and electrical systems on airplanes, which is why the ministry made it mandatory for operators to install their masts five kilometres away from residential areas. She advised mothers not to allow their children, who are not of age, to play with mobile phones. Related: FG To Reduce Price Of Internet Enabled Mobile Phones She also called on telephone companies and operators to carry out sensitisation programmes to enlighten the public on the risks of using mobile phones. She also spoke against the use of mobile phones while driving as it could lead to an accident, saying the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has made it an offence punishable under the law for anybody to use a mobile phone while driving. Source: Legit.ng The Minister of Communications Technology, Omobola Johnson, has cautioned the public on the risks associated with the use of mobile phones. Related: FG To Reduce Price Of Internet Enabled Mobile Phones