The Central Working Committee of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed workers and other willing citizens to boycott the services of major telecommunications companies, including MTN, Airtel, and Glo, starting at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in protest against tariff increases.
This decision was announced in a statement on Wednesday by NLC President Joe Ajaero and NLC Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja.
“The CWC demands an immediate reversal of the tariff hike, which took effect today, and insists that the companies revert to the previous tariff until the committee completes its deliberations and reaches a conclusive agreement.
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The Congress also condemned the government for its failure to shield citizens from corporate exploitation.
Additionally, the NLC reviewed the Tax Reform Bills and cautioned against policies that could place an even greater burden on Nigerian workers. While recognizing the importance of fiscal reforms, the Congress pledged to advocate for fair and worker-friendly tax policies.
If the tariff hike is not reversed by February 29, 2025, the NLC will initiate a nationwide telecom shutdown starting March 1, 2025. The Congress also called on civil society groups and all Nigerians to unite in protest against exploitative economic policies.
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