The proposed total mobile data and voice coverage of Abia State has suffered a major setback with the vandalism of the mobile network infrastructure in parts of the State. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, in a press statement in Umuahia, the state capital, said that considerable progress had been made in its partnership... The post Abia Laments Vandalism Of Mobile Network Infrastructure appeared first on New Telegraph .
The proposed total mobile data and voice coverage of Abia State has suffered a major setback with the vandalism of the mobile network infrastructure in parts of the State.
The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, in a press statement in Umuahia, the state capital, said that considerable progress had been made in its partnership with a major network provider to achieve full voice and data coverage across the state, with 77% of newly deployed network sites currently operational.
According to him, the improved network coverage had extended telecommunications services to previously underserved communities across the state, with residents enjoying better access to voice and data services.
He, however, expressed concern over the vandalism of some network sites and fibre infrastructure, particularly in parts of Aba, which he said had affected progress towards achieving almost 100 per cent coverage.
He assured that the network provider “is working assiduously to regain the almost 100 per cent coverage that was achieved a few weeks ago before the vandalism of most of the new sites.”
The Commissioner listed some of the locations benefiting from the newly deployed infrastructure to include Aba-Umuahia Road in Isiala Ngwa South; Umuako Health Centre in Isiala Ngwa North; St. Theresa’s School axis in Umuahia South; Osundi-Ibunda-Abo Nkporo in Ohafia LGA; Umuozo Community and Ikeduru Street in Aba, as well as Isiaku Primary Health Centre, Alayi and appealed to beneficiary residents and communities to protect the infrastructure.
“These communication and network assets are being installed for the use and convenience of Abians and residents. We therefore urge communities to take ownership and help protect them from vandalism.
“The belief is that in the coming weeks, we will go back to 100 per cent coverage, so that in every part of Abia State, where you are, you will be able to make use of the internet, both voice and data.
“This is a project that is expected to redefine the business landscape of the State,” Kanu said.
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