Nigerian telecom operator, Mafab Communications, has began rolling out its 5G network services in Abuja, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
The company which was one of three telecoms operators that won the bid for the 5G 3.5GHz Spectrum licences in November, 2021, while also used the occasion to unveiled a brand-new logo for the company, is the newest in the telecommunications industry in the West African country.
The Chairman of Mafab, Dr. Musbahu Bashir, who spoke at the launching, said his company, though, though new in the industry, will offer users both voice and data services nationwide.
“The rollout of Mafab SG network is the beginning of immense opportunities for the country as it represents Nigeria’s capabilities and infinite possibilities,” he said.
“Six Nigerian cities, Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Kano and Kaduna has been listed for deployment of services, while time line for other cites for deployment is in the works.
“The prospect of increased job opportunities as a consequence of the value-chain benefits the technology will generate and offer is the dream we have all gathered here to launch today,” he said.
Bashir added that the 5G network will usher into Nigeria and the West African sub-region a wide array of business opportunities, wherein various business outfits will expand their frontiers with operational ease and speed.
“This will be good news for businesses especially in the fields of education, medical sciences, engineering, security, the banking sector, SMEs, smart cities, transportation and entertainment.”