The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has said it is set to commence strike March 1 if the telecommunications companies do not reverse the recent 50 per cent tariff hike.
The labour union has also called for a boycott of major telecom operators, including MTN, Glo, and Airtel, beginning February 13, 2025, as part of its protest against the increase.
At its Central Working Committee meeting in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Thursday, the NLC strongly criticised the tariff adjustment, insisting that it was implemented without due process and against an ongoing negotiation with the government.
“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.
The NLC further demanded that funds allegedly siphoned abroad by telecom companies be recovered, stressing that it would not back down on its stance.
“If telecom operators fail to reverse the tariff to the old rate by the end of February, we will embark on a total shutdown of their operations nationwide from March 1, 2025,” the union warned.
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