The shutdown has crippled commercial and academic activities, with residents relying on pen and paper to communicate. Business owners and students are struggling to cope with the lack of internet services.
Residents are appealing to the NCC to intervene and restore the networks, citing the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003. They accuse telecom operators of breaching their trust and disregarding subscribers' rights.
The NCC has yet to comment on the shutdown, despite repeated attempts to reach them. The commission's spokesperson, Nnena Ukoha, did not respond to phone calls and text messages seeking comment.
The prolonged shutdown has significant implications for the local economy and residents' quality of life. Residents are calling on the NCC to take immediate action to restore the telecommunications networks and ensure that subscribers receive reliable services.