Monday 25 May 2015

Mobile Phone Operators in Nigeria to Shutdown Services Due to Fuel Scarcity

 Mobile Phone Operators in Nigeria
Mobile phone operators in Nigeria, yesterday, warned the Nigerian Gov. that they may shutdown their networks services due to fuel scarcity which have crippled the nation for the past few weeks making it difficult for them to maintain the service.
The warning which came from MTN and Airtel majorly is a sign to the world that businesses across the nation are now being hard hit.

In its reaction to the situation, Airtel said  yesterday that the situation was impacting negatively on its commitments to making sure that they deliver quality services and seamless telephony experience to the Nigeria nation.

Airtel in a statement said: “We are currently doing everything within our means, as well as going the extra mile, to ensure that all our base stations and switches are up and running.

“It is sad to note that it is becoming increasingly difficult to replenish current stock of diesel due to the lingering scarcity of the products.

“We are also concerned that, if the situation persists, it may have adverse effects on our network, impacting both voice and data services.

“Airtel, therefore, wishes to assure all customers that we will continue working with all our partners and stakeholders to mitigate any negative impact, as we remain committed to our promise of providing exceptional services just as we seek the cooperation and understanding of all while apologizing for any inconvenience at this time.”

In the same way MTN on their own has warned that its network faces shutdown due to fuel scarcity that have crippled the Nigeria nation.

MTN said it needed a “significant quantity of diesel in the very near future to prevent a shut-down of services across Nigeria.

“If diesel supplies are not received within the next 24 hours, the network will be seriously degraded and customers will feel the impact,” it added on its Twitter account, @MTNNG, weekend.

“Diesel generators power most of MTN’s base stations and switches across the country, but fuel supplies are running low,” MTN Corporate Services Executive, Akinwale Goodluck, added

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