The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Has Suspended Its Proposed Protest Over The 50 Percent Increase In Telecommunication Tariff.
The Decision Was Taken After The Labour Union Met With The Delegation From The Federal Government Led By The Secretary To The Government Of The Federation, SGF, George Akume.
According To A Statement Signed By The Director, Information And Public Relations In The Office Of The SGF, Seguin Imohiosen, The Meeting Was Aimed To Maintain Industrial Harmony And To Also Protect The Interest Of Nigerians.
He Said The Minister Of Information And National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, Who Spoke On Behalf Of The Federal Government, Noted That The Purpose Of The Meeting Was To Look Into The Study Carried Out By The NCC Which Led To The 50 Percent Increment On Telecommunications Tariff.
After Extensive Deliberation, The Two Bodies Agreed To Set Up A 10-Man Committee Comprising Five Members From The Federal Government And Five From The NLC To Review The Study And Submit Its Report Within Two Weeks.