Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress in Plateau State and the Trade Union Congress on Monday blocked the entrance of the headquarters of Jos Electricity Distribution Company in Jos, the state capital.
Here is some information about the picketing of NERC and DISCO offices by the Nigerian Labour Congress
Nigerian Labour Congress: The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) are picketing the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) today.
Reason for picketing: The picketing is due to the hike in electricity tariff for Band A customers, from N68/kWh to N225/kWh
Picketing locations: The picketing will take place at NERC headquarters, DISCO offices, and state offices of power distribution companies.
Support: Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has thrown his weight behind the picketing.
Date and time: The picketing is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2024, at 6 a.m. nationwide.
Action: The picketing is part of the nationwide protest against the electricity tariff hike and the removal of subsidy from the power sector by the federal government.
