NLC Threatens Shutdown of Telco Operations Over Tariff Hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that if the telecommunications companies fail to revert to the old tariff by the end of February 2025, it will mobilize workers to shut-down their operations nationwide by March 1, 2025.
Arising from its Central Working Committee meeting in Lokoja, Kogi State, the labour movement said it will take the first step of resisting this arbitrary tariff hike by boycotting the services of MTN, AIRTEL, and GLO.
In a communique signed by NLC president, Joe Ajaero, and General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, the NLC demanded an immediate reversal of the tariff hike which took effect today – Thursday, February 13, 2025.
The communique directed NLC State Councils to commence immediate sensitization and mobilization of their members and the general public within their jurisdictions.
It said all NLC affiliate Unions are also requested to mobilize their members across the country to observe electronic silence during the designated hours.
