The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the government to shelve plans aimed at increasing electricity tariffs in the country. 

In a statement by its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC said the plan to increase electricity tariff by 40 percent come July 1st, is both insensitive and callous. 

It noted that this reflects an organized indifference to the well-being of consumers, especially, the poor ones.