messages on network shut down, NCC tells Nigerians

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on the general public, consumers of telecommunications services, and all bank customers to ignore “fraudulent and misleading information circulating in some social media on plan to shut down telecom networks from Thursday.”

A statement issued by Director, Public Affairs of NCC, Reuben Muoka, Thursday, said “the 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.”

The statement said 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.”

It assured all users of telecommunications and banking services utilising network facilities of continued optimal service delivery before, during, and after the general elections.