GSM Services Restored in Adamawa

Nigeria: GSM Services Restored in Adamawa

By Misbahu Bashir and Kabiru Anwar, 12 July 

2013

 Terseer adamu (Revweiw)

Photo: VOA

Nigerian military

Yola — Global System for Mobile (GSM) services which were cut-off following the declaration of state of emergency by President Goodluck Jonathan in May this year have been restored in Adamawa State.

The Director of Defence Information Brigadier General Chris Olukolade said the defence headquarters has authorised the restoration of GSM services in the state.

According to the defence spokesman the restoration of the services is sequel to positive indications in the ongoing security evaluation of the situation in the states affected by the state of emergency.

Jubilant residents of Yola, the state capital trooped to recharge cards selling points to load their phones in order to make calls.

Investigation by Daily Trust revealed that most residents welcomed the restoration which they believe will make life easier for them. A resident, Maimurna Ishaku said though the network is presently poor, people are happy that the network is restored.

In an interview with Daily Trust the Manager of a business centre Abubakar Muhammad said internet business flourished in the absence of phone services.

SOURCE:  

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