9mobile has announced free international calls and SMS to Ukraine to enable Nigerians seamlessly remain in touch with their loved ones in that country, amidst the ongoing military invasion.
The Director of Product Innovation and Business Development, 9mobile, Mr Kenechukwu Okonkwo, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.
Okonkwo said the offer would enable Nigerians to freely communicate with their families in Ukraine and reassured them of their safety.
“Regardless of their existing plans, all 9mobile customers will enjoy zero rate international calls and SMS from Nigeria to Ukraine for the duration of the offer.
“Subscribers will be able to enjoy unbilled calls for up to 30 minutes and send up to 30 SMS while the offer lasts.
“We know thousands of Nigerians, mostly students, are still in Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict, and their families back here are worried.
“As a caring network that is interested in the all-round well-being of our customers, we decided to support Nigerians to reach their loved ones in Ukraine with free calls and SMS,” he said.
Okonkwo added that 9mobile decided to support its affected customers in their time of need as a true Nigerian brand.
“We are a caring brand. We will never abandon our customers in their time of need; hence this offer.
“It is open to everyone irrespective of their existing plans, either prepaid or postpaid,” Okonkwo said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the free International Calls and SMS Offer to Ukraine will run till March 31. (NAN)
