Mobile phone operators in Nigeria, yesterday, warned that
their networks face shutdown due to fuel shortages that have crippled the
nation for the past few weeks.
The warning from MTN and Airtel is a sign that businesses
across the nation are now being hard hit.
In its reaction, Airtel said
yesterday that the situation was impacting negatively on its commitments
to delivering quality services and seamless telephony experience to Nigerians.
Airtel said in a statement: “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
apologising for any inconvenience at this time.”
Similarly, MTN has warned that its network faces shutdown
due to fuel shortages that have crippled the nation.
The company, the biggest subsidiary of South Africa-based
MTN Group, 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, said.
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