NLC slams Nigerian govt over plans to increase electricity tariff by 40%

The federal government’s proposed increase in energy rates by 40% starting July 1 has been criticised by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as being insensitive and heartless.

In a statement released on Thursday by its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC urged the government to abandon the proposed tariff increase for the sake of the general public’s safety.

Read Also: Nigerians spend N247.33bn on electricity in three months, supply drops