Protest Against Tariff Hike in Kebbi: NLC and TUC Shutdown KEDCO and NERC Offices
In Kebbi State, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have taken a stand by closing down the offices of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
At the directive of their national headquarters, the unions ensured the shutdown of these offices in Birnin Kebbi, with the staff following the labor orders.
During a discussion with the press, Comrade Murtala Usman, the NLC Chairman for Kebbi State, expressed dissatisfaction with the tariff hike, pointing out the unstable electricity supply in the country.
According to Usman, "Organised Labour is demanding an immediate reversal of the electricity tariff increase by the Federal Government and NERC, along with the distribution companies in the country...