The Zamfara State administration has finally explained why it has not restored communications networks in rural areas, despite the Governor’s assurances.
It had been reported that telecommunications networks would be restored this week on Monday or Tuesday.
However, in a press release, the state Commissioner for Information, Hon. Ibrahim Magaji Dosara, explained why the telecommunications networks were not restored.
These include the legal procedure of drafting and signing the executive order allowing the restoration, as well as a survey of the current security situation in each of the fourteen local government areas to determine the type of arrangements to be put in place following the restoration of the telecommunications networks, according to the statement.
“The request for the restoration from the Minister of Communications and NCC will not restore the telecommunication networks without the security reports and other bureaucratic procedures involved.
“The government, therefore, pleads with the good and law abiding people of the state to exercise more patience, as all the processes are on course.
“The Attorney General and Commissioner for justice has given the assurance that the executive order is almost completed and will soon be forwarded to His Excellency for signing.
“In the same vein, security situation reports from various communities and local government areas are being compiled for onward submission to the Hon. minister of Communications and digital economy along with our letter of request,” he said.
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