Nigeria’s electricity supply crisis could worsen from
tomorrow (Wednesday) as the organised labour has instructed workers in the
power sector to down tools and commence an indefinite strike over pending
labour issues with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE ) on
Tuesday converged on the headquarters of the TCN in Abuja.
The aggrieved workers complained about the alleged failure
of the Federal Government of Nigeria to pay the entitlement of former staff of
the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) in December 2019.
They said this is a prelude to an indefinite strike action
expected to start on August 17.
In a circular entitled “call to action”, Joe Ajaero, the
general secretary of NUEE, instructed the workers to ensure total compliance,
promising to paralyse operations of TCN across Nigeria over anti-masses
activities.
This means Nigeria’s electricity supply crisis could worsen
from tomorrow following this impasse.
The circular read in part, “You are hereby enjoined to
mobilise immediately for serious picketing of TCN Headquarters and stations
nationwide over the directive by the TCN Board that all PMs in acting capacity
going to AGM must appear for a promotion interview.
“This action takes effect from Tuesday, August 16 2022 and
total withdrawal of services commences on Wednesday, August 17 2022. Ensure
full compliance in all the stations nationwide.”
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