#Xenophobia: MTN shuts down offices nationwide

MTN Nigeria has announced the closure of its offices nationwide and has also directed its workers to stay at home .

However , the telecom company said its social media handles, mobile app and call centres are available to attend to subscribers ’ concerns .

The telecom company also directed all its stores and service centres to be closed as a precaution until further notice .

The Nigeria ’ s largest telecom company as well as other South African companies operating in Nigeria are facing reprisal attacks from Nigerians due to ongoing xenophobia in South Africa .

On the company’ s social media handle , MTN said , “ Dear customer , all MTN shops are closed today.

“ You can reach us on call centre 180 , Twitter @ MTN180 , Facebook @ MTNloaded , email customercare 3 @ mtn . com , and chat on myMTN App . ”

The company said it would continue to provide uninterrupted services as it was concerned about the safety and security of its customers , members of staff and partners .

It was gathered that security operatives stood guard at the head office of the company on Wednesday to avert destruction of property .

In a statement issued on Tuesday , the CEO , MTN Nigeria , Ferdi Moolman , said the company was against all forms of violence and xenophobia .

“ MTN Nigeria strongly condemns hate , prejudice and xenophobia and reiterate our unequivocal condemnation of all violence.

“ We seek to connect people , bring people together and provide a platform for everyone ’ s voice to be heard .

“ We are against all forms of bigotry and discrimination ; they should have no place in society , ” he added.

Source - Punchng