Nationwide blackout imminent as electricity workers agree to join strike
The nation may be thrown into a total darkness from Wednesday as electricity workers have agreed to join the industrial action called by the Nigeria Labour Congress over the removal of petrol subsidy.
The National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, in a notice by Dominic Igwebike, acting general secretary, on Sunday directed all members to stop work from the early hours of Wednesday.
The notice read, “Sequel to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Emergency National Executive Council, NEC, meeting held on June 2, 2023 at the Labour house Abuja, over the sudden removal of fuel subsidy which has brought untold hardship to Nigerians as well as increased inflation in the economy, the NLC has directed that the nationwide withdrawal of Services action will commence on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
“To this effect, all national, state and chapter executives are requested to start mobilisation of our members in total compliance with this directive.
“Please note that withdrawal of services nationwide commences from 0.00 hours of Wednesday, June 7, 2023.”
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