We’re not shutting down any network, says NCC

 

Admin l Thursday, February 23, 2023

 

ABUJA –  The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has said it is not shutting down any network, contrary to fraudulent message currently circulating in a section of the online media.

In a statement, Director, Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Muoka said the attention of the NCC was drawn to  fraudulent and misleading information circulating in some social media platforms, insinuating there is a planned shutdown of all telecom networks and relevant ICT Units, including online transfer facilities of the banks, with effect from today, February 23, 2023.

He advised the Nigerian public, consumers of telecommunications services, and all bank customers  to ignore these or similar messages that insinuate deliberate network shutdown or disruption of services in the Nigerian telecom network.

‘’These malicious and subversive messages originated and are being circulated by fraudsters and unscrupulous elements in the society with the intent to cause chaos and panic among the populace’, he said.

He explained that the commission has received unequivocal assurances from all the service providers to the effect that all the network services are currently in optimal performance, and will not witness any deliberate shutdown or disruptions, especially at this very crucial period of general elections in the country.

He assured all users of telecommunications and banking services utilizing network facilities of continued optimal service delivery before, during, and after the general elections in Nigeria.