Nigeria Labour Congress Threatens Fresh Protest Against Power Tariff Hike

Описание: The Nigeria Labour Congress has vowed to mobilise workers and citizens for a nationwide protest if the Federal Government proceeds with its proposed electricity tariff hike, describing it as “economic violence against the working class and broader Nigerian populace.”
The National Union of Electricity Employees accused the Ministry of Power and NERC of attempting to force consumers into higher tariff bands under the pretext of service improvement while, in reality, deepening economic hardship.
The NEC also expressed concerns over the recent 35 per cent increase in telecommunications tariffs adding that Nigerian workers should not bear the brunt of corporate and government inefficiencies.