MTN Ghana has announced plans to relocate 130 kilometres of its fibre optic infrastructure to mitigate frequent service disruptions and enhance network performance.
The move, according to the Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Blewett, is driven by the high incidence of fibre cuts, especially in the Northern sector, which records an average of four cuts daily — often caused by construction and utility works. “When fibre cuts occur, base stations cannot transmit signals, which results in poor connectivity for our customers,” he said, warning that such incidents could threaten national security due to the critical nature of communication systems.
Mr. Blewett made the remarks at a media engagement in Tamale, where journalists from the five northern regions convened to discuss industry challenges and strengthen media-industry collaboration.
He also used the occasion to highlight MTN’s community-focused interventions, including digital skills training, robotics education, and infrastructure support for schools. The company, he noted, remains committed to empowering youth, women, and persons with disabilities.
The Northern Regional Secretary of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Futukpor, commended MTN for its engagement efforts and called for sustained collaboration with the media to promote national development.
Source: Graphic Online
