The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has announced plans to embark on a nationwide protest on Tuesday, 4th February, in response to the proposed 50 percent increase in telecommunication tariffs.
In a communiqué issued at the end of its National Administrative Council meeting in Abuja, NLC President Joe Ajaero stated that the one-day demonstration would be held across all 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory.
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The NLC has called for an immediate suspension of the tariff hike and urged the Federal Government, the Nigeria Communications Commission, and the National Assembly to engage in meaningful dialogue with key stakeholders to reassess the proposed increase in light of prevailing economic challenges.
The union has directed its affiliates and state councils to commence full mobilisation to ensure the protest’s success.
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