By ZAKAA LAZARUS, ABUJA
The Central Working Committee Of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has demands an immediate reversal of the tariff hike of telecommunication which took effect on Wednesday 12th February 2025.
The NLC insisted that the companies involved revert to the previous tariff until the committee completes its deliberations and reaches a conclusive agreement
This was contained in a communique signed by the President, Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero in Abuja.
Ajaero said “as a first step in resisting this arbitrary tariff hike, the congress has directed that,
beginning Thursday, February 13, 2025, Nigerian workers and other willing citizens shall boycott the services of MTN, AIRTEL, and GLO daily between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM until the end of February 2025.
He said all workers and citizens are urged to suspend the purchase of Data from these
companies which has also become one of their greatest tools for exploiting Nigerian
citizens.
“We also demand the repatriation of all funds siphoned out of the country by these companies.
“If the telecommunication companies fail to revert to the old tariff by the end of February 2025, a total shutdown of their operations nationwide will commence from March 1, 2025.
“All NLC State Councils are directed to commence immediate sensitization and mobilization of their members and the general public within their jurisdictions.
The NLC has also mandated their affiliate Unions to mobilize their members across the country
to observe electronic silence during the designated hours.
“We implore all of our Civil society allies and other interested stakeholders are to join us in
making this action effective.
The Congress also reviewed the ongoing discussions around the Tax Reform Bills being
considered by the government. While acknowledging the need for fiscal reforms, the Congress insists that any tax policies must be designed to alleviate the burdens on Nigerian workers and not worsen the existing economic hardship.
“The NLC shall engage with relevant authorities to ensure that tax reforms are fair, equitable, and worker friendly.” Ajaero maintained.
The communique has assured that Nigeria Labour Congress remains committed to defending the rights and welfare of
Nigerian workers and citizens.
“The Congress has called on all Nigerians to unite in this struggle
against exploitative economic policies and to actively participate in the outlined actions to
demand justice and fairness in telecommunications, taxation, and transportation policies.
