Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) disrupted work at various electricity distribution company offices on Monday morning in protest against the Band A tariff hike.
Recalling that the NLC and TUC had given the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission a seven-day ultimatum to reverse the revised tariff, their actions intensified as they thronged corporate headquarters like the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company in Lagos State and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company in Oyo State, demanding a reversal of the tariff.
Reports from PUNCH revealed that protesters gathered at these locations, singing and calling for the reversal of the tariff. Policemen were also present to maintain order and prevent any disruptions.
In Jos, Plateau State, NLC and TUC members prevented workers from accessing the offices of the Jos Electricity Distribution Company and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. They blocked the entrances of these establishments, leaving workers stranded and unable to perform their duties.
Eugene Mangji, the State Chairman of the NLC, stated that the action was in compliance with the directive from their national secretariat, aimed at pressuring the government to reverse the recent electricity tariff hike.
The protests reflect the growing discontent among Nigerians over the tariff hike, with labor unions taking a stand to advocate for the interests of the masses.