Monrovia – A day after FrontPageAfrica publication quoting a letter in which Novafone redundant some of its employees, the cellular company has denied the information saying it is false and unverifiable but admitted that it is currently carrying out a restructuring exercise at the entity.
The management of Novafone has refuted what it described as a false and unverifiable story by the FPA against the company.
According to the company in a statement, On Thursday June 2, FrontPageAfrica published a story under the caption “Crises Prone Cellular company Novafone Redundant Employees“.
“Like previously, the writer, whom this time was not named in the article, did not verify nor give Novafone’s Management the opportunity to provide clarity on the matter before going to press with its story”, the company stated.
“Novafone again questions the motives and the ethical standards of the FrontPageAfrica Newspaper, the journalists and the editors.“
“We can best describe this article, as we did previously, as being irresponsible journalism and a clear attempt to defame and damage the character and brand image of Novafone,” the company said in the statement.
Novafone described as a blatant lie and not true FrontPageAfrica’s assertions that Novafone has defected in paying salaries to its dedicated employees.
The company said, while they may not be subjectable to the paper’s scrutiny, they however wish to invite the same journalist and any other journalist to check their records to ascertain if they have been having trouble with paying their employees’ salaries each month.
“In the spirit if finding out the facts, we are open to giving clearances to media houses to do their own due diligence and investigation to establish the truth and facts about the allegation. Like before, Front pageAfrica had lied about Novafone evading tax without consulting the management of the company to find out the facts.
Even though the management admonished the paper to provide evidences or the facts, it is yet to do so,” the company stated.
Novafone admitted that the company is currently going through a restructuring process which has led to some positions like Sales Agent, in the company becoming redundant.
“Therefore, some employees have indeed received letters about their positions becoming redundant; consistent with Liberia’s Labor Laws. All employees of the company are aware of this restructuring exercise”, the company added.
While Novafone and its owners reserve their rights to follow the legal processes to get justice in this matter, it also encourages the paper to refrain from defaming the company’s reputations for whatever motives it has. “Just be a good journalist, that’s all we ask.”
The company has meanwhile promised that the management and employees of Novafone will continue to remain focus and steadfast in delivering full quality services to its value customers.
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