Airtel Nigeria has reaffirmed
its positioning as a leading mobile Internet services provider as it announced
the deployment of 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution Service) in Onitsha, Awka, Nnewi
and other major cities and towns in Anambra State, reports ITREALMS.
Airtel says the switch to an
upgraded 4G network in Anambra will boost trade and commerce; empower
entrepreneurs, improve productivity, enhance personal effectiveness as well as
enable telecoms consumers in Anambra to connect to their dreams.
Speaking during a launch at
Soprom Hotel in Onitsha, on Wednesday, 19thSeptember, Regional
Operations Director – South Region, Dapo Dosunmu, who represented the Chief
Executive Officer & Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya,
said the 4G roll-out reaffirms Airtel’s commitment to empower more Nigerians,
stimulate economic activities across all sectors as well as provide unfettered
access to affordable and reliable mobile Internet services in Anambra.
“Today, we are unveiling our
4G service in Onitsha, Awka, Amawbia, Nkpor, Obosi, Ogidi, Ogbunike, Umuoji,
Nsugbe, Onitsha and Nnewi. With this launch, we will power people, businesses
and aid governance through technology.
“Specifically, our 4G launch
in Onitsha will help boost commerce and also provide entrepreneurs a veritable
platform to connect with more stakeholders,” he said.
Also speaking at the event,
the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Nkem Okeke, commended Airtel Nigeria
for modernizing its network infrastructure in Anambra State.
“This event calls for celebration
as Airtel’s current upgrading and modernizing of its network infrastructure
across manor cities has come into Onitsha, the major commercial city in Anambra
State.
“It is my sincere hope that
the Board and Management of Airtel will continue to be committed to the
empowerment of Nigerians in general and Ndi Anambra in particular; advancing
the telecommunications’ infrastructure that stimulates accelerated economic
activities across all sectors as well as provide affordable and reliable mobile
network to your teeming customers.”
The event was attended by
several dignitaries including Igwe Mike U.N Okonkwo Etusi, Owelle of Eziowelle;
Onowu Eziowelle, Obi J. Akukwe; Dr. Charles Nwufor, Senior Special Assistant to
the Deputy Governor of Anambra State (Special Duties); Nze Uche Nwora, Managing
Director & Chief Executive Officer, Anambra Broadcasting Service; Chief
Ikechukwu Ekwegbelu, Chairman, Main Market, Osha and Desert Explorer, Chief
Newton Jibunoh.
Airtel prior to the Onitsha 4G
launch had unveiled its 4G LTE services in Ibadan and Abuja earlier in the
year.
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