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NLC has suspended its planned nationwide protest against the 50% hike in telecom tariffs.
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The decision was made after a meeting with government representatives, where it was agreed to set up a committee to review the tariff structure.
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The committee, comprising five representatives from both sides, is expected to submit its findings within two weeks, determining the next line of action.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest against the 50% hike in telecom tariffs, following a meeting with government representatives.
The decision was made after the government agreed to set up a committee to review the tariff structure.
NLC President, Joe Ajaero, stated that the committee would comprise five representatives from both sides and is expected to submit its findings within two weeks.
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“We emphasised that the NLC is the largest organisation in Africa, and no stakeholder consultation can exclude us and still stand. On that basis, they agreed to form a broader committee to ensure a fair and inclusive agreement to look at the entire tariff structure as a model to come out with a realistic and all-inclusive agreement.”
Ajaero added that the union’s next steps, including protests, boycotts, or service withdrawals, would depend on the outcome of the committee’s work.
“The outcome of such a committee is what will determine our next line of action in terms of protest, in terms of boycott, in terms of even withdrawal of services, which are the three issues we put online,” he said.
Telecom Operators Warn NLC Against Planned Protest
Telecom operators in Nigeria have issued a strong warning to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), urging the union to reconsider its planned nationwide protest on February 4.
The operators claim that the protest could have a devastating impact on the already struggling telecom sector.
