- NLC suspends nationwide protest after FG agrees to review the 50% telecom tariff hike.
- A 10-member committee, with representatives from both sides, will submit its findings in two weeks.
- Labour union warns that future protests, boycotts, or service withdrawals depend on the committee’s outcome.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest against the recent 50% increase in telecom tariffs approved by the Federal Government.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the labour union had announced the demonstration last week, citing concerns over the financial burden on Nigerians.
However, following a Monday night meeting with government representatives at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the NLC agreed to put the protest on hold pending further discussions.
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NLC President Joe Ajaero told journalists that the government had agreed to form a broader committee to review the entire tariff structure. The 10-member committee, comprising five representatives from each side, is expected to submit its findings within two weeks.
“We emphasized that no stakeholder consultation can exclude the NLC and still stand,” Ajaero stated. “The committee will ensure a fair and inclusive review of the tariff model.”
The outcome of the review, he added, will determine the NLC’s next steps, which could include protests, boycotts, or even service withdrawal.
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While the planned submission of protest letters has been suspended, Ajaero stressed that the NLC remains deeply concerned about other economic challenges, including high electricity tariffs and excessive taxation on workers.
“These remain unresolved issues that must be addressed,” he said.
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