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Xenophobia: MTN directs its workers to stay at home

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MTN Nigeria has directed its workers to stay at home in view of the ongoing violent protests against business linked to South Africans operating in Nigeria.

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

Some aggrieved Nigerians have taken to the streets to protest the latest xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa resulting in vandalism of some of property belonging to South African businesses in Lagos, Ibadan, Oyo State and Abuja.

A spokesperson in the company confirmed that none of them went to work today (Wednesday) as some of their facilities were attacked on Tuesday in Ibadan.

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 of the head office of the company on Wednesday to avert the destruction of the company’s property.

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

“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.

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