The recent hike in telecommunication tariffs has continued to generate reactions from groups and individuals in the country with a possible industrial action from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
Benson Upah, the spokesperson for the NLC called for citizens’ participation in the issues of discomfort such as the 50% telecoms tariff hike approved by the Federal Government.
He said it is important for Nigerians to take decisive yet peaceful action against FG’s hike on telecommunication charges.
His words, “The citizens have a right to protest against policies they are not comfortable with. It is up to the citizens to show a certain level of resentment peacefully instead of merely grumbling. You don’t need to be violent or aggressive to drive home your point.”
Upah also urged Nigerians to consider boycotting services as a means of peaceful protest against the tariff hike.
According to him, such actions can be impactful, especially as citizens are most directly affected by governments actions and policies.
“There is an element of spontaneity in all of this. Clearly, everybody is complaining. Put this into an organised form, but peacefully,” Upah said.
