The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has condemned the recent 50% tariff hike by telecommunications companies, calling for an immediate reversal to avoid severe consequences.
Despite an agreement with the Federal Government and the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, telecom firms have proceeded with the increase, prompting NLC to issue a March 1 deadline for a total shutdown of their operations if the tariffs are not rolled back.
In a communique signed by President Joe Ajaero and General Secretary Emma Ugboaja, the NLC accused telecom firms of betraying trust and disregarding due process by implementing the hike before the agreed-upon review was completed.