Julius OkorieIn what looks like a direct consequence of attack and vandalisation of its office in Festac Town in Lagos, telecom giant, MTN, has shut its offices nationwide. The company made this known via the X handle Tuesday.
Confirming the closure, via a statement on X (formerly Twitter), MTN said: “Yello customer, please be informed that our shops nationwide will be closed today, 30th July 2024.” The move may not unconnected with the attack on one hand and precautionary measure ahead of planned protest against hardship in the country on August 1st.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelRecall that aggrieved customers whose lines were barred on Monday protested the action leading to attack and vandalisation of MTN Office located on 23 Road in Festac Town.
The incident happened after subscribers besieged the MTN office to lodge complaints about the recent blocking of their telephone lines by the telecommunication company.
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While the decision to bar lines was said to be targeted at customers who failed to comply with government directive that all SIMs be linked with NIN, many said they had done that and still had their lines barred.
The Nigerian Communication Commission directed on Monday that all barred lines be opened by all telecom companies, and there are some reports that the directive is being complied with.
Some have condemned the attack on the MTN facilities describing it as anger taken too far, while others say proactive measures should have been taken against the development, citing the timing of the disconnection as very wrong.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
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