Posted by Amarachi on Fri 14th Feb, 2025 - tori.ng
This follows the controversial 50 per cent hike in telecom charges, which the labour union insists was implemented without due process.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike from March 1, 2025.
The NLC is demanding that telecommunications companies revert to the previous tariff structure.
This follows the controversial 50 per cent hike in telecom charges, which the labour union insists was implemented without due process.
At its Central Working Committee meeting in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Thursday, the NLC condemned the tariff adjustment, arguing that no changes should have been made while negotiations with the government were still ongoing.
“The CWC received with grave concern the news that telecom companies have commenced the implementation of a 50 per cent tariff hike despite an earlier agreement reached with the Nigerian government and the NCC.
“A 10-man committee had been set up to review the matter within two weeks before any final decision on the new tariff structure was to be made,” the union stated.
As an immediate response, the NLC directed Nigerians to boycott major telecom operators, including MTN, Glo, and Airtel, beginning February 13, 2025.
It also demanded the recovery of funds allegedly siphoned abroad by these companies.