The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has directed its members to commence total mobilisation in compliance with the directive of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to embark on an indefinite strike.
The development has now raised the likelihood of a nationwide blackout.
The NLC’s decision to declare an indefinite nationwide strike aims at pressuring the federal government to address the hardships associated with fuel subsidy removal.
In response, the NUEE has urged its members to stop work from the early hours of Tuesday October 3 and participate in street protests and rallies until the government responded to their demands.
Part of a notice signed by its acting general secretary, Dominic Igwebike read:
“Further to the NLC National Executive Council meeting held on September 26, 2023, and the Joint Press Conference of NLC and Trade Union Congress over the untold hardships being faced by Nigerians as a consequence of the high price of petroleum resulting from the removal of fuel subsidy as well as other anti-labour policies by the government, the NLC and TUC have declared an indefinite and total shutdown of the nation beginning on zero hours of Tuesday, October 3 2023.
“Hence, we are to totally withdraw our services and participate in street protests and rallies until the Government responds to our demands.
“Please note that withdrawal of Services nationwide commences from 0.00 hours of Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
“You are encouraged to work with the leadership of State Executive Councils of the congress in your various states with a view to having a successful action.”
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