The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), the umbrella body for mobile network operators, tower companies, and telecommunications infrastructure providers in Nigeria, has expressed deep concern over disruptions to the supply of diesel to cell sites across the country.
In a statement on Wednesday, ALTON revealed that members of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) on Tuesday blocked access to diesel loading depots in Kaduna, Lagos, and Koko (Delta State). The blockade reportedly prevented the distribution of diesel to thousands of telecommunications sites operated by one of its key members, IHS Towers.
The action, said to be linked to allegations by IHS of diesel misappropriation involving two NOGASA member companies—currently under investigation—has created a critical threat to the operation of some of the 16,000 telecom sites nationwide. These facilities not only power mobile and internet services for millions of Nigerians but also support vital sectors such as banking, healthcare, emergency response, and national security operations.
While acknowledging the longstanding contributions of NUPENG and NOGASA to Nigeria’s energy supply chain, ALTON warned that any deliberate disruption to critical national infrastructure could have severe national security and economic consequences.
“We hereby request that uninterrupted access be granted to diesel supply locations, and we urge all parties involved to embrace constructive dialogue to resolve the matter without further disruption to essential services,” the statement read.
ALTON reminded stakeholders that telecommunications infrastructure has been designated as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) under Nigerian law, stressing that actions jeopardizing its operations could attract strict legal penalties.
The association called on the leadership of NUPENG and NOGASA to rein in their members, and urged relevant authorities—including the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)—to intervene immediately to avert a potential nationwide communications blackout.
“ALTON remains fully committed to ensuring quality, reliable, and resilient telecommunications services for all Nigerians. However, disruptions of this nature undermine our members’ ability to maintain and improve service delivery and threaten the integrity of the country’s digital and communications ecosystem,” the group added.
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