As the world becomes increasingly digital, a Gombe State based child protection activist, Barrister Martha Daniel has tasked the authorities to safeguard children from online exploitation and exposure to pornography.
In a statement to LEADERSHIP on Thursday, Barr Daniel recalls that the Cybercrime Prohibition Prevention Act 2015 as amended in 2024, introduced stringent laws and penalties to combat child pornography in Nigeria.
While urging the authorities to enforce the act, Daniel stressed that anyone found guilty of producing, distributing or possessing child pornography can face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to N20 million under the law.
“Additionally, those who knowingly send unsolicited pornographic images to another computer can face up to one year in prison and a fine of N250,000.
“The Act also defines child pornography as any visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, including realistic images representing a minor. A child or minor is defined as anyone below the age of 18”, she noted.
The activist pointed out that the trend of contents creation continues to rise in the country, especially on social media, adding that it is essential for parents, guardians, and content creators to be aware of their limits when it comes to involving children in online content creation.