AIRTEL ESTABLISHES FREE EBOLA SITE

Airtel Nigeria, in collaboration with Opera Software, has established a free service for customers looking for information on the Ebola virus. By zero-rating www.ebolafacts.com, that provides educational information on Ebola, the companies said that Airtel subscribers would be able to access vital information on their mobile phones without worrying about incurring data charges. By clicking the ‘Ebola Info’ pass on the telecoms mobile store, users will be directed to the URLs they can browse for free to educate themselves on the virus. The Chief Commercial Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Maurice Newa, restated the operator’s commitment to empowering Nigerians with access to relevant, up-to-date information that would deepen their understanding on matters relating to the Ebola virus and ultimately assist them to stay safe and healthy at all times. “As a responsible corporate citizen and key stakeholder, we are deeply concerned about the well-being of Nigerians and we will continue to leverage on our robust technological platforms to empower citizens, especially as this is in line with our corporate vision of becoming the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians,” Newa said. He added, “We have all been following the news of the recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa and we want to ensure that Nigerians have access to as much information as possible to avoid contracting the virus.” The Director for Opera sub-Saharan Africa, Richard Monday, said, “We believe these facts should be available freely and conveniently, which is why we are working with Airtel Nigeria to help provide a valuable portal for subscribers to access key details at any time.”