The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, have kicked against the Federal Government approved 50 percent hike in telecommunications tariff.
They described it as “another harsh burden” and threatened to mobilise workers to boycott telecom services.
They lamented that the directive which is to take effect from next month will worsen the living conditions of workers and Nigerians.
In the same vein, the Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has also frowned at the hike, saying it is “ill-timed and did not consider the plight of suffering Nigerians.
Also, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria HURIWA, described the hike as “an illegal, unconstitutional, and oppressive policy that undermines Nigerians’ fundamental rights and freedoms.”
They accused the Federal Government of further impoverishing citizens through a policy that stifles freedom of expression and access to essential communication services.
It would be recalled that the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, had on Monday, approved a rise in tariffs for telecom operators by 50%, against the 100% rise demanded by the operators.
This immediately drew the ire of the consumers’ association which described government’s approval as not only punitive but also insensitive.
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