By Chibuike Nwabuko
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has applauded the launch of Vitel Wireless Limited, Nigeria’s first Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), describing it as a landmark innovation that will transform the country’s telecommunications industry.
Speaking in Lagos during the official launch of the network, Obi commended the company’s founder and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Kenneth Nwabueze, MFR, for his visionary leadership and commitment to driving indigenous technological advancement.
The former Governor of Anambra State who disclosed this when he took to his X handle on Thursday, noted that Vitel Wireless is set to revolutionize the nation’s telecoms landscape by providing comprehensive services — voice, SMS, and data across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
“This achievement underscores the ingenuity and determination of Nigerian entrepreneurs who continue to push boundaries and create new opportunities,” Obi said.
Adding that: “With the right ecosystem, Nigerians can drive innovation, create jobs, and grow the economy.”
He emphasized that the new telecom operator would play a key role in job creation, SME empowerment, and market competition, ultimately boosting the national economy.
Obi also urged the company to work closely with security agencies to leverage technology for enhanced tracking and crime prevention.
Highlighting the need for a supportive business environment, Obi called on the government to introduce tax incentives and policies that nurture homegrown innovations.
Concluding his remarks, the former Anambra governor reaffirmed his belief in Nigeria’s potential, declaring:
“A new Nigeria is POssible.”
