Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications service provider, has officially denied recent reports suggesting that it awarded a contract to WATT Renewable Corporation (WATT). Contrary to these reports, Airtel clarifies that its collaboration with WATT was limited to a proof-of-concept initiative involving only 30 sites, with 18 currently operational.
Femi Adeniran, Director of Corporate Communications and CSR at Airtel Nigeria, stressed the company’s commitment to sustainability goals and Net Zero objectives in its operations. He emphasized that the widely circulated news claiming a nationwide contract with WATT Renewable Corporation is inaccurate.
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The Background of Airtel Nigeria and WATT Solar Contract
Various news outlets had reported that Airtel had granted WATT Renewable Corporation a substantial contract to provide over 32MW of solar and storage capacity across 600 cell sites in Nigeria. This initiative was said to enhance power reliability for Airtel’s network coverage and the introduction of advanced 4G and 5G technologies.
Oluwole Eweje, CEO of WATT, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration with Airtel, highlighting the importance of renewable energy adoption in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. He emphasized the positive impact on Airtel’s sustainability objectives, air quality improvement in communities, and connectivity enhancement for millions of users.
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Airtel’s Recent Activities in Africa
In other developments, Airtel in Africa recently announced the sale of CEO Olusegun Ogunsanya’s 666,174 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange, generating £757,440.70 for a property purchase.
Additionally, Airtel Africa and Mastercard introduced a service enabling Airtel’s mobile phone customers in 14 African countries to transfer and receive international funds, aiming to boost the digital economy on the continent.
Conclusion
To address connectivity issues in specific Kenyan regions, Airtel plans to establish 349 network sites by the end of 2023, adding to its existing network of 3,200 sites and intensifying competition with Safaricom.
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