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FG, NLC Agree on 50% Telecom Tariff Hike MoU
The federal government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to address the proposed 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs.
During a meeting on Monday convened by the federal government and the NLC, George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation; Muhammadu Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment; Joe Ajaero, President of the NLC; and Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary of the NLC, signed the MoU.
The NLC had opposed the proposed hike and had organized a one-day nationwide mass protest scheduled for February 4.
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The MoU outlines the creation of a joint committee with five representatives each from the government and the NLC to resolve the contentious issues raised during the discussions.
This committee is expected to complete and submit its deliberations within two weeks. In the meantime, the parties urged Nigerians to remain calm while the committee works on resolving the matter.
