Employees from various electricity distribution companies have staged protests against the recent tariff increase in Band A. Organized by the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, workers gathered at the offices of DisCos on Monday, disrupting normal operations for the day.

In Lagos, protesters congregated at the headquarters of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, advocating for the reversal of the Band A tariff. Similar demonstrations occurred in Oyo, where protesters picketed the offices of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company.

Police presence was reported to prevent any potential unrest during the protests. The NLC and TUC issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, demanding the tariff revision be overturned.

Conversely, the Federal Government cautioned against reversing the tariff, stating it could destabilize the power sector, urging citizens to endure the temporary challenges. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund advised the government to eliminate electricity subsidies in other tariff bands to bolster the economy.