The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has condemned the recent 50% tariff hike announced by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
In a press statement, by it’s National Director of Campus Interventions, Comrade Ologe John Oluwatobiloba, he said that the tariff hike “ill-advised” and urged the federal government, and the National Assembly to stop the increase.
NAUS strongly believes that this significant increase in tariffs will create an unnecessary financial burden on students and other vulnerable populations who depend on affordable communication services for academic and daily activities.
In response to this move, NAUS has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the NCC to reverse this decision and restore the previous tariff rates.
The association warned that failure to meet this demand will result in mass protests and calls for the resignation of NCC officials responsible for what it describes as an unjustifiable hike.
Comrade Oluwatobiloba urged students and concerned citizens to unite in solidarity against this oppressive action and to demand fair and affordable communication services for all Nigerians.
