The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), has totally and unequivocally rejected the recent astronomical 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs in the country as sanctioned by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

It therefore called for the immediate suspension of the 50% hike in the tariffs and recommend instead a more reasonable adjustment of a maximum of 10%, which balances industry sustainability with the current economic realities in Nigeria.

The Coalition in a Communique issued and signed by its National Coordinator,
Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, admitted that this decision, coming at a time when Nigerians are reeling in immense economic hardship, is nothing short of an assault on the dignity and livelihoods of the people that have been economically pauperized.

According to the Coalition, it is unjustifiable for the NCC to cite operational cost increases and industry sustainability as reasons for the increase devoid of considering the current economic realities bequeathed to ordinary Nigerians.

While calling for the resignation or immediate dismissal of the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC and the Minister of Communications for their failure to prioritize the welfare of Nigerian citizens over corporate and personal interests, CNG also enjoined Nigerians to join hands and resist this desperate and wicked collaboration between public officials that are supposed to serve as regulators.