The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a nationwide protest on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, to oppose the recent 50% increase in telecommunication tariffs approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
The decision was made during the ongoing National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting, where the NLC vowed to resist policies that exacerbate economic hardship for Nigerian workers.
The protest aims to pressure the government into reversing the tariff hike and implementing measures that ease the financial burden on citizens.
NLC President, Joe Ajaero, in a statement titled “50% Telecom Tariff Hike: Another Burden Too Harsh!”, condemned the move, calling it an “assault on workers’ welfare.”
He argued that the tariff increase comes at a time when Nigerians are already struggling with unprecedented economic challenges.
“Telecommunication services are essential for daily communication, work, and access to information. Yet, an average Nigerian worker already spends approximately 10% of their wages on telecom charges.
“With this hike, workers earning the N70,000 minimum wage will see their monthly telecom expenses rise from N7,000 to N10,500—an unsustainable burden,” Ajaero stated.