By Special Correspondent

The Federal Government is making a frantic effort to avert a nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) scheduled for tomorrow, February 4, 2025. The protest is against the recent 50% telecommunications tariff hike, which the NLC and its allies vehemently oppose.

According to sources, the government has scheduled an emergency meeting with the NLC leadership today, February 3, 2025, to negotiate a reversal of the tariff hike. The meeting, described as a “dialogue on matters of national interest as it affects Nigerian workers,” will involve the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and other top government officials.¹

However, it remains to be seen whether the government’s last-ditch effort will succeed in convincing the NLC to call off the protest. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, has already insisted that the protest will go on as scheduled, citing the need to address the current state of the economy.

The NLC has been mobilizing workers and other Nigerians to participate in the protest, which is expected to take place in major cities across the country. The protest is seen as a significant test of the government’s ability to manage the economy and address the concerns of workers and other stakeholders.

As the situation unfolds, Nigerians will be watching closely to see whether the government’s efforts to avert the protest will be successful. One thing is certain, however: the outcome of this crisis will have significant implications for the country’s economic and political landscape.FG Makes Last-Ditch Bid to Stop NLC Protest Tomorrow

The Federal Government is making a frantic effort to avert a nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) scheduled for tomorrow, February 4, 2025. The protest is against the recent 50% telecommunications tariff hike, which the NLC and its allies vehemently oppose.

According to sources, the government has scheduled an emergency meeting with the NLC leadership today, February 3, 2025, to negotiate a reversal of the tariff hike. The meeting, described as a “dialogue on matters of national interest as it affects Nigerian workers,” will involve the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and other top government officials.¹

However, it remains to be seen whether the government’s last-ditch effort will succeed in convincing the NLC to call off the protest. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, has already insisted that the protest will go on as scheduled, citing the need to address the current state of the economy.

The NLC has been mobilizing workers and other Nigerians to participate in the protest, which is expected to take place in major cities across the country. The protest is seen as a significant test of the government’s ability to manage the economy and address the concerns of workers and other stakeholders.

As the situation unfolds, Nigerians will be watching closely to see whether the government’s efforts to avert the protest will be successful. One thing is certain, however: the outcome of this crisis will have significant implications for the country’s economic and political landscape