The National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, has directed its members to ensure compliance with the nationwide shutdown with effect from Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
The directive is against the backdrop of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) declaring to embark on an indefinite and total nationwide shutdown in protest against the failure of the Nigerian government to address workers’ sufferings following fuel subsidy removal.
The National Union of Electricity Employees, in a letter to all its branches endorsed by its Acting General Secretary, Dominic Igwebike, said; “We are to totally withdraw our services and participate in street protests and rallies until the Government responds to our demands”
“To this effect, all National, State, and Chapter executives are requested to start mobilization of our members in total compliance with this directive.
“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 (SEC) of the Congress in your various States to have a successful action and ensure total compliance.”
The letter dated 28th September 2023, read; “Further to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on September 26, 2023 and Joint Press Conference of Nigeria Labour Congress 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, 3rd October 2023.”
