Barely a week after TheNewsGuru first reported that Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), in an executive meeting has adopted 9mobile as the new brand name for Etisalat Nigeria, the troubled telecom firm, has officially confirmed the development, and unveiled a new logo.
“Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), which previously traded as ‘Etisalat Nigeria’ wishes to inform its over 20 million subscribers, government, regulatory agencies and all relevant stakeholder groups that the telecommunication company has changed its name to 9mobile as a further testament of our unwavering commitment to ensuring business continuity as Nigeria’s fourth largest telecom operator,” the company announced in a statement.
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TheNewsGuru also reported that EMTS has launched a new domain name, www.9mobile.com.ng, that was redirecting to Etisalat Nigeria website, www.etisalat.com.ng. But, a recent check reveals that the Etisalat Nigeria website now redirects to the new 9mobile website.
“9 is significant with nature, the start of life, time of birth. From our entry into the market 9 years ago to our evolution 9 years after, we are still 0809ja. We are here for you, rebranded for you because it is all about you,” a statement read on the new 9mobile website.
In the company statement, Chief Executive Officer of the mobile company, Boye Olusanya, explained that the new trading name, 9mobile, represented the company’s “0809ja heritage,” “9ja-centricity”, and its “evolution over 9 years of operations in Nigeria.”
Mr. Olusanya said although the company’s trading name changed, it remained true to the same values it was built.
“A strong and resilient Nigerian spirit continues to reside in us, uniting us with our subscribers, confident that you will continue to believe in our new brand, which strongly reflects our innate creativity and youthfulness,” he added.
Besides, he said, the rebranding was a testament to the company’s dynamism, responsiveness and agility as a business, while leveraging the power of technology to deliver innovative products and services to meet customers’ needs.
“Our confidence in our ability to continue to make this happen is bolstered by the sheer determination, commitment and passion of our people to do more; and continue delivering excellent service,” he said.
To ensure the change of name was delivered efficiently and responsibly, the CEO said 9mobile plans to completely migrate to the new brand over the next few months.
Describing its travails as a transition, he urged its subscribers to be patient, as he reaffirmed the company’s commitment to remain a listening brand.
“We will continue to innovate, support, and empower you to do more, whether as an individual or a business,” he said.
9mobile is probably here to stay for life as the firm has launched a #9forlife social media campaign.