MTN Nigeria on Sunday announced that its team would start working from home on Monday, March 23, as part of precautions to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease.
MTN’s Senior Manager, External Relations, Mr. Funso Aina, who made this known in a statement on Sunday, said however, that the operations would continue to run at full scale with essential staff working limited hours on-site.
The statement added: “We also plan to announce the temporary closure of some of our stores. Those that remain open, will operate reduced hours and maintain strict and social distances measures.
“The situation unfolding around the world is unlike anything we have seen in our lifetimes and is a reminder that we are all more connected than we ever know.
“To get through this, we need each other with patience, understanding, compassion, and to do the right thing for each other.”
Aina who said that MTN had been closely monitoring the situation posited that companies were obligated to do two things namely; helping to contain the escalating outbreak and safeguarding operations so that economies keep moving.
He said that for MTN in particular, they understood the vital role the network and services play in supporting people, organisations and institutions nationwide.
The MTN spokesman said further: “Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by COVID-19, especially those diagnosed with the virus, their family and friends, and all those whose jobs, education, and way of life have been affected.
“We have also complemented the government’s sensitisation drive, introduced rigorous cleaning measures and equipped team members with additional sanitation and safety products.
“As part of our response plan, in the coming days, we will introduce our Y’ello care package, several new measures as part of a concerted effort to support our customers.
“These include further amplifying governments sensitisation efforts, using more channels to deliver health and safety information, and suspending fees for all money transfers using our Momo Agent network,” he said.
