Carville Integrated Ventures Limited, a leading telecoms facility management services provider that manages Airtel Nigeria’s site, has been in a hubbub, following an incident at Airtel’s Abaranje Base Station, one of the several base stations it manages on behalf of the company.
The incident, which occurred during maintenance operations on a leaking part of a diesel tank, has inflicted injuries on some individuals from the local community. These individuals forcefully gained unauthorized access to the facility hosting the base station while maintenance was ongoing.
Despite this breach of access control by the impacted individuals, Carville, who has responsibility for the site management expresses its sympathy to the affected parties and has offered to provide them with healthcare support.
Also, the management of Carville Integrated Ventures, extends her condolences to their families, stating, “Our hearts go out to those injured in the unfortunate incident. We are committed to providing support and assistance during their recovery process.”
Similarly, Airtel in a statement made available to BrandSpurNg signed by Femi Adeniran, Director, Corporate Communications & CSR, Airtel Nigeria, said “Airtel Nigeria is aware of the recent fire incident at a Base Transceiver Station (BTS) in Abaranje Lagos that services our network. We have since engaged with the third-party company that manages the site for a full briefing on the remote and immediate cause of the event.
“It is imperative to note that, while the premises contain equipment owned by Airtel, the management and maintenance of the facility have been handled by third-party partners since Airtel divested from direct tower management five years ago.
“As we round off our evaluation of the situation, we extend our deepest sympathies to the members of the community who have been impacted by the accident.”
Carville further emphasizes the company’s dedication to corporate social responsibility, stating, “We stand by our commitment to the communities we serve, and we will continue to prioritize their welfare in all our operations.”
Adding, Carville appeals to community leaders and members to cooperate with the company in implementing safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. “Safety is our top priority, the management affirmed to adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure the well-being of all.”
Carville is working closely with local authorities and regulatory bodies to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and implement necessary measures to curtail recurrence.
