The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has slammed telecommunications providers’ recent 50% pricing rise, urging for an urgent reversal to prevent serious repercussions.
Despite an agreement with the Federal Government and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), telecom businesses have persisted with the rise, causing the NLC to announce a March 1 ultimatum for a complete shutdown of their operations if the prices are not reduced.
To protest the rise, the NLC has asked employees and residents to:
Boycott MTN, AIRTEL, and GLO services daily from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, starting Thursday, February 13, until the end of the month.
Suspend data purchases from these companies.
Mobilize and sensitize the public through NLC state councils and affiliate unions.
In a statement signed by President Joe Ajaero and General Secretary Emma Ugboaja, the NLC accused telecom companies of abandoning confidence and violating due process by executing the hike before the agreed-upon review was finished.
The Congress also chastised the government for failing to safeguard citizens from corporate exploitation.
The NLC also studied the Tax Reform Bills, advising against policies that would further tax Nigerian workers.
While admitting the need for economic change, Congress pledged to advocate for equitable and worker-friendly tax policy.
If the tariff hike is not reversed by February 29, 2025, the NLC will commence a nationwide telecom shutdown from March 1. The Congress urged civil society groups and all Nigerians to join the protest against exploitative economic policies.
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