MTN launches 5G Innovative technology in Nigeria’s Market

Telecoms giant, MTN Nigeria has unveiled its latest 5^th G Technology application through which the company says it plans to further its delivery of better and quality telecommunication services to its teeming consumers in the Nigerian market.

The official launch of the new telecoms technology that took place in Abujawas made possible by the collaborative efforts of the telecoms company working in junction with the Ministry of Communications Technology and Digital Economy, the Nigerian Communications Commission, Huawei, ZTE and Erricson.

The 5 G technology application launched in Abuja is the latest innovative technological offering by the telecoms company and it is first of its kind to be launched across the entire West African sub region.

According to the Company, the formal demonstration of the latest technology which was kick started in Abuja would be replicated subsequently in two other Nigerian cities, namely Lagos and Calabar.

The Minister of Communications Technology and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami who spoke during a tour of the exhibition booths in Abuja highlighted the potentials of the 5 G technology in advancing sustainable economic growth.

Stressing the importance of an enabling regulatory framework and protecting telecommunications infrastructure, Pantami stated that on the instruction of President Muhammadu Buhari, he has signed a draft Executive Order declaring telecommunications infrastructure ‘a critical national infrastructure’ which has been forwarded to the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation for review.

The Minister referred to the proposed Executive Order as a short-term measure, stressing that the President has instructed that a proper legislation be facilitated to deal conclusively with threats to telecommunications infrastructure.

Highlighting the importance of partnerships, Ferdi Moolman, the Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria said “Pushing boundaries is easier when your aspirations are supported by likeminded people. We are here today because of the support and guidance of the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy and the Nigerian Communications Commission who provided the trial spectrum used for this. Today’s success underlines the fact that we are good together.”

Also speaking via a post on LinkIn digital platform, Chief Transformation Officer, MTN, Olubayo Adekanmbi noted “Awesome day as MTN Nigeria leads the first 5G trial in West Africa adding that “With 5G, you can be everywhere and do everything powered by its continuous connection, greater capacity and low latency”.

He further stated “Very proud of MTN and its innovation leadership drive. With 5G, IOT and Artificial Intelligence in a tripartite combo, we can power a data-intensive, smart digital economy, disrupt underdevelopment and take our nation to the next level of growth”.

Also commenting on the development, Mazen Mroue, Chief Operating Officer, MTN Nigeria stated that “In collaboration with our technical partners and the support of the Federal Government, we are proudly putting Nigeria on the 5G technology map.

As we continue to invest in technology solutions to meet the wide needs of our customers, MTN will continue to strengthen these partnerships as we move to build our 5G capacity in future, guided by the standards and spectrum set by the Nigerian Communications Commission.”