cover of episode Nigeria Labor Warns of Unrest Over Power Woes - April 11, 2024

Nigeria Labor Warns of Unrest Over Power Woes - April 11, 2024

2024/4/11
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A labor group says Nigerians are having a tough time handling a government-mandated electricity tariff hike. The Association of Electricity and Allied Companies warned of possible social unrest if President Bola Tinubu fails to reverse the over 245% increase. Political analyst Abubakar Mohammed tells VOA's Chinedu Offor that power supply has worsened since the new tariff went into effect.