FG, Labour Set Up Committee to Review Telecom Tariff Hike Amid Protest Threat

The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have agreed to establish a 10-man committee to review the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The decision followed a crucial meeting on Monday between labour representatives and a federal delegation led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.

According to a statement signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information & Public Relations in the SGF’s office, the meeting was convened to ensure industrial harmony and safeguard the interests of Nigerians. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who spoke on behalf of the Federal Government, emphasized that discussions were centered on findings from the NCC’s study, which led to the tariff hike.

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Following extensive deliberations, both parties agreed to form a committee comprising five representatives each from the government and the NLC. The committee is expected to review the study and submit its recommendations within two weeks. Labour leaders, including NLC President Joe Ajaero, stated that the union would wait for the committee’s outcome before deciding on further action.

Among those present at the meeting were Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Bosun Tijanni, Minister of Finance Wale Edun, Minister of Labour and Employment Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, Minister of Budget and National Planning Atiku Bagudu, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and NCC Executive Vice Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida.

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The NLC had earlier declared plans for a nationwide mass rally on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in protest of the tariff increase. The union argued that the hike was unfair to Nigerians already grappling with economic hardships, including high fuel prices, rising food costs, increased electricity tariffs, and inflation.

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