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 warnings from MTN and Airtel are signs that businesses across the nation are now being hard hit.
Looking at the situation on ground, 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. We seek the cooperation and understanding of all while apologising for any inconvenience at this time.”
In the same vein, MTN has warned that its network faces shutdown due to fuel shortages that have crippled the nation. The 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 at the weekend.