Govt Backs Down After Labour’s Ultimatum, Reduces Telecom Tariff Hike to Ease Burden on Nigerians
The Federal Government has caved to public and labour pressure, reducing the recent telecom tariff hike from 50% to 35%.
The decision was reached during a crucial meeting on Friday between government officials and the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) at the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA).
An official announcement from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is expected soon.
Labour Unions Win the Fight
The tariff hike had sparked widespread outrage, with the NLC rejecting it outright on February 12. Labour leaders argued that the increase would disproportionately affect low-income earners who depend on mobile services for business and daily communication.
In a bold move, the NLC issued an ultimatum demanding a reversal of the tariff hike by the end of February 2025. The union even threatened a nationwide telecom shutdown from March 1 if their demands were ignored.
The government’s decision to lower the tariff marks a significant victory for organized labour and Nigerian consumers who had decried the hike as unfair and excessive.
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