Private Networks Nigeria (PNN), a leading Pan-African technology service provider has clichéd the 2009 recognition award for Selfless Service to Humanity in the area of pioneering and promoting Low Energy Designs in Nigeria.
PNN was recognized in Abuja recently at the first National Lighting Conference organized by the Association of Illumination Professionals (AIP), the Lighting professionals concerned with efficient energy lighting in Nigeria.
Receiving the award, Major Theo Williams Rtd, PNN’s chief consultant said PNN’s street lights are incorporated with the latest Light Emitting Diodes (LED) technology making them suitable for replacing existing street lights or for new installations off grid.
“PNN has spent several years in the research and development of a solar powered lighting solution that is cost effective, reliable and durable, to address the inefficient lighting situation prevalent in Nigeria and has been the pioneer of LED lights in Nigeria,” he said.
He added that “PNN’s solar powered LED lights are not only reliable and energy efficient, they also provide environmental benefits, either powered by DC or alternative power sources. It allows for maintenance free operation, ensure low or no energy running cost, have comparative capital expenditure to conventional lighting and made to last between 12-24 years.”
PNN has won several awards, including “Best Value Added Service Provider” at the 2004 Nigerian Telecom Awards and “Best Value Added Service Provider” at the 2007 Titans of Tech Awards and “The Telecoms Infrastructure Maintenance Company” of the year 2009.
PNN is a Pan African technology service provider that began operations out of Nigeria in 1998, playing a significant role in the development of the telecommunication and energy sectors of the economy through the provision of various services.
The company is focused on delivering true value and quality service to its customers, and is actively involved in various aspects of the development of the telecommunication and energy sectors in Africa. PNN’s core services include mobile services, telecoms and power infrastructure services, renewable and alternative energy solutions and consultancy services.
PNN recently expanded her operations into other African countries including Ghana, Uganda and Rwanda.