In response to the proposed protest over the fifty percent rise in telephone charges, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has made the decision to not forward with the demonstration.
This decision was made after a meeting that took place on February 3 with a delegation from the Federal Government, which was led by George Akume, who is the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
During the meeting, which was held with the purpose of preserving industrial harmony and safeguarding the interests of Nigerians, officials of the government revealed that the increase in tariffs was based on a research that was carried out by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
Mohammed Idris, who serves as the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has affirmed that both parties will collaborate in order to review the report. Consequently, a committee consisting of ten individuals has been formed as a result.
The National Labour Committee will provide five members, while the Federal Government will provide five members. Within a period of only two weeks, the committee is tasked with conducting an analysis of the study and delivering its findings.
According to Comrade Joe Ajaero, the President of the National Labour Committee, the union has decided to refrain from taking any additional action until the committee has presented its recommendations. At the meeting, there were participants who held high-ranking positions.
Bosun Tijanni, Minister of Communication and Digital Economy; Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy; Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Communications Commission; Alhaji Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment; Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and National Planning; and Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser were among those who were present.
The NLC had already announced that they will be holding a rally across the country on February 4, 2025, and this suspension follows on the heels of that announcement.
The purpose of the proposed demonstration was to bring attention to the difficulties that are experienced by a population that earns a minimum wage of N70,000. This is especially true in light of the constantly growing prices of petrol, food and electricity, as well as the general inflation rate.
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