COVID-19: Keyamo tells DSTV, Startimes, MTN what to do to Nigerians

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has urged telecommunications companies and direct broadcast satellite providers to join in the fight against COVID-19.

In a series of tweets, Keyamo stated that the companies should give a one-month free subscription to citizens.

According to him, this will ease the pains of Nigerians during the period of lockdown declared by the Federal Government.

He tweeted: “As one of the Ministers entrusted with the welfare of Nigerian workers, I politely urge @DStvNg & @StarTimes_Ng to extend all EXISTING subscriptions by at least one month, free-of-charge, as their own contribution to ease the pains of Nigerian workers at this time of lockdown,” he wrote.

Keyamo also requested that token of data should be given out to Nigerians by telecommunications companies.

“I would also urge @MTNNG @9mobileng @AirtelNigeria @GloWorld to consider giving Nigerians some token airtime and data to ease their pains and to ensure that communication with individuals & authorities is ensured in cases of emergencies, especially when toll-free numbers are busy,” he added.