The Federal Government and the Nigerian Labour Congress have set up a 10 Person Joint Committee to resolve all thorny issues on the proposed 50% Telecomms Tariff hike.
This decision came after a marathon meeting between representatives of the Federal Government and that of the Nigerian Labour Congress.
The NLC which made the decision public in Statement said the committee will meet over the next two weeks.
It urges Nigerians to remain calm as all issues will be addressed by 
the Committee.
It will be recalled that the Nigerian Communications Commission had two weeks ago approved a 50 percent hike in Telecomms Tariff for operators within the Sector following demands for a review by them citing operational challenges.
Read Full NLC Statement below …
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA AND NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) OVER THE PROPOSED 50% HIKE IN TELECOMMUNICATION TARIFF AT A MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 3RD FEBRUARY, 2025
Arising from the meeting convened by the Federal Government of Nigeria on the proposed 50% hike in Telecommunications Tariff in the country, which the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) expressed strong opposition to, citing its potential negative impact on the Nigerian workers and the economy with a threat to proceed on a one-day nationwide mass protest, the following resolutions were reached: 1. 11. 111.
That there is a need for the parties to sit together in a technical group to resolve most of the thorny areas raised during the discussion; Consequently, a 10 – man joint committee was set up of five (5) representatives each from the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC); and The Committee shall conclude and submit its deliberations within two (2) weeks from this 3rd day of February, 2025. The parties call on Nigerian people to remain calm while this Committee concludes its assignment.
Thank you.
