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Electricity workers in Nigeria under the aegis of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) have joined the ongoing strike of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).
Recall the NLC and TUC had declared a total and indefinite nationwide strike, starting from 14th November 2023 if the government refused to address the issues involved in the assault on NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero.
The NUEE in a notice signed by Dominic Igwebike, Acting General Secretary of the Union, requested all national, State and Chapter executives to mobilize members to comply with the strike by NLC and TUC.
“With reference to NLC NEC meeting of today; 13th November 2023 and the joint communique from NLC and TUC dated 7 November 2023 on nationwide withdrawal service on 14th November 2023 if the government refused to address the issues raised from the shortfall of the atrocious event in Imo State on the 1st of November 2023, we affirm that the nationwide strike will commence as stipulated on Tuesday 14th November 2023.
“To this effect, all National, State and Chapter executives are requested to start the mobilization of our members in total compliance with this directive.
“Please note that withdrawal of Services nationwide commences from 00:00 hours of Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Please ensure total compliance,” the notice reads.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the development has thrown the nation into total electricity blackout.