Labour Cancels Planned Protest Over Telecom Tariff Hike – FG

The decision to suspend the protest suggests that both parties may have reached a temporary understanding or that further negotiations are ongoing. While labour unions had initially expressed strong opposition to the tariff hike, citing its impact on Nigerians already struggling with high living costs, the government may have provided assurances or alternative measures to address their concerns.

However, the situation remains fluid, as labour unions could still revisit the protest if they feel the government's response is inadequate. Meanwhile, Nigerians continue to express mixed reactions, with many hoping for a review of the tariff increase to ease the financial burden on citizens.

The Federal Government announced on Monday night that the organized labour has called off its planned nationwide protest, which was scheduled for Tuesday. The protest was initially meant to oppose the recent increase in telecom tariffs approved by the government.

This decision comes fater discussions between labour leaders and government officials, though details of the agreement reached were not immediately disclosed. The cancellation means there will be no mass demonstrations against the tariff hike, at least for now.

The decision to suspend the protest suggests that both parties may have reached a temporary understanding or that further negotiations are ongoing. While labour unions had initially expressed strong opposition to the tariff hike, citing its impact on Nigerians already struggling with high living costs, the government may have provided assurances or alternative measures to address their concerns.

However, the situation remains fluid, as labour unions could still revisit the protest if they feel the government's response is inadequate. Meanwhile, Nigerians continue to express mixed reactions, with many hoping for a review of the tariff increase to ease the financial burden on citizens.