NLC to Hold Nationwide Protest on February 4th Against Tariff Hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans to hold a nationwide protest on February 4th against the recent 50% hike in telecom tariffs. The NLC has condemned the tariff hike as “insensitive and unjustifiable,” particularly given the current economic hardships faced by Nigerians.
Background of the Tariff Hike
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently approved a 50% hike in telecom tariffs, citing the need to reflect the current economic realities. However, the NLC and other stakeholders have argued that the hike will disproportionately affect Nigerian workers and citizens, who are already struggling to make ends meet.
NLC’s Position
The NLC has directed its affiliate unions and state chapters to begin mass mobilization ahead of the protest. The labour union is calling on the federal government, the NCC, and the National Assembly to engage in meaningful dialogue to address the concerns surrounding the tariff hike.
“If the hike is not reversed, we will be forced to take further action, including a possible boycott of telecom services,” said NLC President, Joe Ajaero. “We will not stand idly by while Nigerian workers and citizens are exploited by insensitive policies.”
Protest Details
The nationwide protest is scheduled to take place on February 4th, with rallies and marches planned in major cities across the country. The NLC is urging all Nigerian workers and citizens to participate in the protest and make their voices heard.
“The time for action is now,” said Ajaero. “We must stand together to resist this unjustifiable tariff hike and demand a better deal for Nigerian workers and citizens.”
The NLC’s nationwide protest on February 4th is a call to action for all Nigerian workers and citizens to stand together against the insensitive tariff hike. As the labour union gears up for the protest, it is clear that the federal government and the NCC must take the concerns of Nigerians seriously and engage in meaningful dialogue to address the issues surrounding the tariff hike.
