Airtel Nigeria has issued a statement on the prevailing fuel and diesel scarcity in the nation. It stated that the current lingering fuel scarcity was negatively impacting on its service.
Here is the official statement posted on its Facebook page.
Airtel Networks Limited wishes to inform our customers and the general public that the prevailing situation in the country regarding the scarcity of diesel and other petroleum products is presently impacting negatively, our commitments to delivering best-in-class quality of service and seamless telephony experience to all Nigerians.
While 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 whilst apologizing for any inconvenience at this time.
Thank you.
SIGNED
MANAGEMENT
This follows a statement from MTN posted yesterday on its Twitter page. According to MTN in the statement titled “Diesel scarcity jeopardizes MTN operations”, the foremost mobile telecoms company stated that the current diesel scarcity posed a significant threat to the quality of service and the ability to optimally operate the network.
Here is the tweet:
Diesel scarcity jeopardizes MTN operations pic.twitter.com/CfglElvngm
— MTN Nigeria (@MTNNG) May 23, 2015
Telecommunications companies rely on diesel to run the generators providing power to their base stations all over the country and the cost of diesel constitutes a major operating cost for the mobile telecoms companies
