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MTN Nigeria has appointed JMG to provide the power solution to modernise its communications network in Nigeria. This contract, worth £6 million, will involve the installation of 12 high capacity FG Wilson generator set at MTN switch locations in Asaba, Lagos, Kano and Ibadan. JMG is an official FG Wilson Dealer in Nigeria and one of FG Wilson’s worldwide networks of 370 Dealers. According to the firm, the installation will provide Nigeria with enhanced network coverage to meet the population’s increasing mobile communications capacity requirements. The initial three-month installation project will encompass the supply and installation of six 2,000kVA, three 1,500kVA and three 1,250 kVA generator sets. JMG will also be supplying high voltage installations in order to conclude the project. “We have a proven pedigree of delivering world-class power solutions for some of the most significant projects in Nigeria and it is a strong endorsement of our work that MTN Communications has entrusted us with this contract. We look forward to commencing work on the project and bringing our renowned technical expertise to bear in overcoming any challenges presented,” Mazen Jubaili, JMG managing director, said. “By working with FG Wilson to ensure the generator sets are delivered on time, we are confident the mobile communications power infrastructure upgrade will be successfully concluded to specification and on schedule to meet the urgent demand for increased mobile network services and quality of service in Nigeria.” Lynda Saint-Nwafor, chief technical officer from MTN Nigeria, added, “As a leading member of Nigeria’s generator industry and with an excellent reputation in their area of competence to clients, JMG is ideally positioned to deliver this power infrastructure upgrade to meet our expectations. Building on our existing relationship with JMG, this project will enable MTN to further enhance our reputation for providing a world-class cellular network across Nigeria.”