BREAKING: NLC CALLS FOR BOYCOTT OF MTN, AIRTEL, GLO OVER TARIFF HIKES

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The Central Working Committee of the Nigerian Labour Congress has instructed workers and other concerned citizens to begin a boycott of services provided by telecommunications companies like MTN, Airtel, and Glo starting at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in protest of the recent tariff hikes.

This directive was issued in a statement by Joe Ajaero, NLC president, and Emmanuel Ugboaja, NLC secretary, on Wednesday.

“The CWC demands an immediate reversal of the tariff hike, which took effect today, and insists that the companies revert to the previous tariff until the committee completes its deliberations and reaches a conclusive agreement.

“As a first step in resisting this arbitrary tariff hike, the CWC has directed that beginning Thursday, February 13, 2025, Nigerian workers and other willing citizens shall boycott the services of MTN, AIRTEL, and GLO daily between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM until the end of February 2025.”

The Congress also condemned the government for its inability to safeguard citizens from corporate exploitation.

Additionally, the NLC reviewed the Tax Reform Bills, expressing concerns over policies that could impose more burdens on Nigerian workers. While recognizing the necessity for fiscal reforms, the Congress pledged to advocate for fair and worker-friendly tax policies.

If the tariff increase is not reversed by February 28, 2025, the NLC plans to initiate a nationwide telecom shutdown starting from March 1, 2025. The Congress called on civil society organizations and all Nigerians to support the protest against exploitative economic policies.

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