FG, NLC signal MoU over proposed 50% telecom tariff hike

fg, nlc sign mou over proposed 50% telecom tariff hike

The Federal Authorities (FG) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) over the proposed 50 p.c hike in telecommunications tariff.

This was contained in an MoU reached on Monday at a gathering convened by the federal authorities and the NLC over the proposed hike in telecom tariff.

The MoU was signed by Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation, Muhammadu Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr Joe Ajaero, President of NLC and Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, Basic Secretary of the NLC.

It will be recalled that the NLC had strongly opposed the proposed hike and had referred to as for a one- day nationwide mass protest on Feb. 4.

In accordance with the MoU, resolutions have been reached for the events to sit down collectively in a technical group to resolve many of the thorny areas raised in the course of the dialogue.

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Components of the decision embody the establishing of a  joint committee with 5 representatives every from the FG and the NLC.

The committee is anticipated to conclude and submit its deliberations inside two weeks.

The events urged Nigerians to stay calm whereas the committee concluded its task.

(NAN)

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