- *Labour’s Reaction To Downward Review of Electricity Tariff – Details..*
It should be recalled that the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, make a plea to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, and power sector operators, to reverse the increase in electricity tariff within one week.
The President of the unions, Mr Joe Ajaero and Mr Fetus Osifo, respectively, made the call last Wednesday in a joint speech to mark the 2024 Workers’ Day in Abuja.
The Union expressed discontentment over the epileptic power situation in the country. The labour leaders said it was affecting the economic growth of the country.
According to the Union, “it is imperative that any nation incapable of effectively and efficiently managing its energy resources, faces certain ruin”.
In their words: “One of the pivotal factors constraining our nation is our glaring incompetence in managing this sector for the collective welfare of our citizens”.
“Power, regardless of its source, remains paramount in Kickstarting any economy, while oil and gas are indispensable for robust energy success in every country. “
“It was absolutely critical for the government to collaborate with the people to establish frameworks that ensure energy works for all Nigerian”.
“The plight of the power sector remains unchanged over a decade after privatisation of the sector”. The duo emphasized
