The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned the federal government against any planned increase in electricity tariffs, vowing to lead mass resistance against further hikes.
In a communique issued after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, the NLC also rejected what it described as a “sham reclassification” of electricity consumers by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), accusing the commission of using service improvement claims as a cover for extortion.
Additionally, the union threatened to shut down telecom operations if companies fail to implement the agreed 35% tariff adjustment instead of the 50% hike earlier approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
Labour leaders insist they will not allow further financial burdens on Nigerians and have vowed to take action if their demands are ignored.
