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FCT, Abuja – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced the suspension of its planned nationwide protest against the recent 50% hike in telecom tariffs.
NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said President Bola Ahned Tinubu-led federal government had agreed to set up a larger committee to review the entire tariff structure.
NLC suspends the nationwide protest following a meeting with government representatives.
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Ajaero stated this after a meeting with government representatives at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Monday night, Fenruary 3, 2025, The Punch reports.
“We emphasized that the NLC is the largest organisation in Africa, and no stakeholder consultation can exclude us and still stand.
“On that basis, they agreed to form a broader committee to ensure a fair and inclusive agreement to look at the entire tariff structure as a model to come out with a realistic and all-inclusive agreement.”
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