Nigerian Communications Commission has attributed the poor network quality being experienced by telecoms subscribers in Abuja to disruptions in diesel supply to base stations.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement on Saturday, the commission’s spokesperson, Nnenna Ukoha, said the situation is affecting telecommunications operations and that the NCC is working with key stakeholders and licensees to resolve the problem.
Ukoha explained that the disruption has impacted IHS Nigeria Limited, the colocation company responsible for providing power to base stations operated by Airtel and MTN in the affected areas.
She said, “The challenges are a result of the activities of the National Oil and Gas Suppliers Association (NOGASA), which disrupted diesel supplies to sites with the attendant telecommunications services outages in Abuja.”
She stressed that the commission is committed to ensuring uninterrupted communication services across the country, noting the critical role of stable power supply in delivering quality telecoms services.
NCC reiterated its commitment to ensuring seamless communication services for all Nigerians and recognising the importance of reliable power supply for the provision of optimal telecommunication services.
Ukoha added that the commission is engaging relevant parties to find lasting solutions to the diesel supply challenge.
The spokesperson said, “The NCC is actively engaging with relevant stakeholders to address the diesel supply issues and explore sustainable solutions.”
She also called for cooperation among all concerned to quickly resolve the matter. The statement added, “The Commission urges all parties to work together to collaboratively resolve these challenges swiftly by removing the diesel supply bottlenecks affecting critical telecommunications infrastructure, arising from NOGASA’s actions.”
According to her, NCC is facilitating discussions between affected service providers and other stakeholders to restore service quality as soon as possible.
Ukoha said the commission remains focused on restoring full telecommunications services in Abuja and thanked subscribers for their patience and understanding.
