Telecoms Shutdown: Network Blackout Affecting Our Economic Wellbeing, Zamfara Residents Lament - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Editor 4
September 28, 2021
The total shutdown of telecommunications services was announced on September 3 and was supposed to last two weeks. Now on its 25th day, feelers from government circles have revealed that the shutdown may be indefinite for now, as the Federal Government says it wants to consolidate on grounds covered so far, and ensure a total crackdown on bandits in the state and neighbouring communities.
Residents are however decrying the disruption the shutdown is causing them. According them, the situation has grounded the economy, with prices of food items now far above 100 per cent for the few ones that are available, while some are already out of reach.
They also complain of not getting access to bank’s Automated Teller Machines, ATMs, while many residents have lost their means of income since the mobile phone services were shut down.