The Nigeria Labor Congress, NLC says it will embark on industrial action if the Federal Government implements a proposed hike in electricity tariffs.
NLC President, Ayuba Wabba handed down the notice in reaction to speculations that 11 power distribution companies had received approval to slightly increase electricity tariffs with effect from September 1.
Wabba reminded the Minister of Labor and Employment, Chris Ngige of the agreement reached between the Federal Government and Organized Labor Committee on Electricity Tariff on September 28, 2020.
The President disclosed that the meeting had agreed to freeze further increases in electricity tariff until the committee concluded its work and its report adopted by all the principals in the committee