Subscriber group distances itself from NLC’s planned protest against telecom tariff hike 

The National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers (NATCOMS) has disassociated itself from the planned industrial action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) against the recently approved telecom tariff hike.

NATCOMS President, Mr. Deolu Ogunbanjo, in a statement on Thursday,  described the proposed protest as unnecessary, warning that it could send negative signals to investors.

Recall that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the telecom industry regulator, recently approved a 50% tariff adjustment in response to rising operational costs. This decision followed requests from telecom operators seeking a hike to address increasing expenses.

While the NCC justified the adjustment as necessary to maintain industry sustainability, NATCOMS and the NLC criticized the move, describing it as excessive and burdensome for Nigerian consumers.

NLC’s position 

The NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, strongly condemned the 50% hike, calling on the NCC and the National Assembly to halt…