Following the declaration of nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the removal of petrol subsidy, electricity workers, under the aegis of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), have promised to join the strike.
This was disclosed by NUEE in a notice signed by Dominic Igwebike, acting general secretary.
The body urged its members to comply with the directive and stop work from the early hours of Wednesday.
The statement read in part
“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,” the memo reads.
“To this effect, all National, State and Chapter executives are requested to start the 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.”
Following the union’s decision, Nigeria may witness another round of blackouts beginning on Wednesday.
