Nigeria News

Anambra sex workers to protest over electricity tariff hike

Following the hike in petro pump price and increase in electricity tariff, some commercial sex workers in Onitsha, Anambra State, under the aegis of Self-Made Women of Substance, have vowed to embark on indefinite strike.

The patron of the group, Uto Nwanyi lamented that the effect of Coronavirus was still biting hard when the recent petrol and electricity tariff hikes was introduced thereby adding salt to injury.

She said, “The issue of Coronavirus started in March this year, and lasted for four months. Throughout the period, our members went out of business; no patronage of any kind; none of our members was able to meet up with personal needs.

“When we were yet to recover from the Coronavirus, the Federal Government came up with their pump price increment. Electricity companies also came up with tariff hike. This led to increase in house rent, transportation and general cost of living. The situation bites us more than it affects any other group in Nigeria. Therefore, we are of the opinion that the situation be reversed within seven days.”

Uto Nwanyi, flanked by another colleague, identified simply as Phina, said if concerned authorities did not act fast in bringing the prices down, they would be left with no other option than to mobilise for strike.

“If that is not done, we shall mobilise our members for indefinite strike from October 1. If our strike fails to achieve its purpose, we shall go back to work, and increase service charge to as much as 200 per cent. After COVID-19, we reduced our service charge to N1,500 for short-time and N5,000 for day break, but with this development, we shall also review our service charge.”

Sunny Green Itodo

Recent Posts

Why I reconciled with my brother, Aremu at our mother’s burial – Kunle Afolayan

Renowned Nigerian actor and filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has shared the heartfelt reason behind his reconciliation…

21 mins ago

Celestial Church of Christ faces setback as thieves steal cows for Adult Harvest

Suspected thieves have stolen two cows worth ₦1.9 million from the Celestial Church of Christ…

52 mins ago

Many pastors endure rather than enjoy their marriages – Mike Bamiloye

Nigerian clergyman and filmmaker, Mike Bamiloye, has spoken out about the struggles some pastors face…

55 mins ago

FHA officials face backlash over alleged illegal demolitions in Festac Town

Residents of Festac Town, Lagos, have filed a petition with the Inspector General of Police…

57 mins ago

Audit exposes N167.59bn paid for unexecuted contracts across Nigerian MDAs

A report by the Auditor-General of the Federation has revealed irregular payments totaling over N197.72…

59 mins ago

Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, 24th November, 2024

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the IDOMA VOICE News roundup of top newspaper headlines in…

1 hour ago