Tariff Hike: MTN apologizes to Nigerians

MTN has apologized to Nigerians following the outrage that greeted its hike in data plans.

In a statement on Thursday, the telecommunication company tendered it’s apologies to Nigerians, especially users of its 15 gig data bundles.

Recall that MTN effected a 200 per cent increase in the price of its 15gig data bundles, increasing it from N2k to N6k.

It pleaded with Nigerians to extend grace and understanding, stating that several factors were responsible for the increase.

It stated, “To our 15gig digital bundle lovers, you dey vex, we know.

We know how upsetting it must have been to suddenly wake up to a 200% increase on your favourite digital bundle.

We could share several reasons and provide explanations, but omo, all that one na story.

We don cast. We get it and admit it. Let’s just say na mistake.

In this love season, don’t stay angry with us, please forgive and forget. You matter die and we will never stop showing you how much.”