…tenders apology
Nigeria’s telecommunications giant, MTN, has reversed its 15G data plan 200 percent tariff hike.
The company disclosed this in a statement through its official X account on Thursday.
It would be recalled that on Tuesday, MTN commenced implementation of a 200 percent tariff hike for the 15G data bundle alongside other data plans.
Their action met the resistance f Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, which condemned the recent 50% tariff hike by telecommunications companies, calling for an immediate reversal to avoid severe consequences.
To resist the hike, NLC has directed workers and citizens to:
Boycott MTN, AIRTEL, and GLO services daily from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, starting Thursday, February 13, until the end of the month.
Suspend data purchases from these companies.
Mobilize and sensitize the public through NLC state councils and affiliate unions.
Meanwhile, the telecommunication company has apologised to Nigerians for the 15G data tariff hike.
“To our 15G digital bundle lovers, you dey vex. We know.
“We know how upsetting it must have been to suddenly wake up to a 200 percent increase on your favourite digital bundle.
“We could share several reasons and provide explanations, but omo, all that one na story. We don cast.
“We get it and admit it. Let’s just say na mistake.
“In this love season, don’t stay angry with us. Please forgive and forget. You matter die and we will never stop showing you how much,” the statement reads.
