Zain has launched a new communication package for the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), designed to assist men of the armed forces to in stay in touch with the rest of the world at an affordable cost.
Speaking at the launch in Kaduna, Adebayo Ligali, CEO of Zain Nigeria, said the package which include the deployment of Unmanned Payphone or fixed phones and lower call tariff could not have come at a better time than now when the military authority is ready to restrict the use of mobile phones on the school campus.
He explained that Zain was offering the military institution community a 25 per cent discount for all on-net calls initiated from the 50 Unmanned Payphone terminals deployed in the Defence Academy in Kaduna.
Ligali said Unmanned Payphone project is part of the company’s commitment to empowering Nigerians to communicate and enhance their business and social lives irrespective of their economic status and where they live, work and play.
He noted that the company is particularly delighted at the opportunity to serve officers and men of the Nigerian military that have dedicated their lives to defending the country, adding that the company is committed to providing world-class service
“We have come to the NDA fully aware of the remarkably high standards and pledge to provide nothing but the best. As we begin this mutually beneficial relationship with the NDA, we are confident that the facilities we have deployed here are safe and will work effectively to provide the required level delight and customer satisfaction,” Ligali added.
On call tariff, the Zain boss noted that “calls from the unmanned payphones come at a very competitive price, which further demonstrates the company’s determination to “democratise” telephony in the country and achieve its dream of creating a wonderful world for the cadets, instructors, officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces as well other residents of NDA.
Solomon Aigbavboa, general manager, North West Region, Zain Nigeria, said that apart from the advantage of easy and convenient access to telephone service, the community will also enjoy the benefits of Community Charging service, a special tariff package introduced to complement the unmanned payphone service.
Zain Fixed phones are specially designed to make telecommunications services accessible to more Nigerians, particularly low income earners and empower them by providing access to those who cannot afford handsets or cannot make calls because of certain barriers such as lack of access to phone service and restriction in the use of phones.
Fixed Phones also have other advantages including ability to monitor calls, elimination of the inconvenience of carrying phones or handset, accurate and transparent billing, easy access to communication services, ability to call customers on other networks, amongst others.
Users can make calls by inserting a special SIM card into the device and dialling the numbers they want to call. They can also send and receive SMS, retrieve voicemails, check credit balance, and send “Credit Me” or “Call Me Back” using the terminal.