Twitter on Friday, said it had informed Nigerian government that it was ready for open discussion over the suspension of the microblogging and social networking service by the West African country.

It made this known in a statement issued by Twitter Policy, adding that it will continue to advocate for free and open internet everywhere.

”Today marks one week since Twitter was blocked in Nigeria. We have informed the Nigerian government that we are ready to meet for an open discussion to address mutual concerns and see the service restored.”

“We remain advocates for the free and #OpenInternet everywhere. #KeepitOn”, Twitter Policy said.

The statement came two days after Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed said Twitter had reached out to have discussions concerning the ban.