The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) on Sunday directed its members to suspend services across the country following the sudden removal of fuel subsidies by the Nigerian government.
NUEE, in a declaration signed by Acting Secretary Dominic Igwebike, urged members to comply with the order and stop working from early Wednesday morning.
President Bola Tinubu announced in his inaugural address at Abuja’s Eagle Square on Monday that there will be no more oil subsidy regime as it is unsustainable.
Following the announcement, NNPCL on Wednesday directed outlets nationwide to sell fuel between N480 and N570 per liter; that’s an almost 200 percent increase from the initial price below the N200.
In response on Friday, the Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) announced it would start a nationwide protest next Wednesday if the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) refuses to reverse the price regime. new in the oil industry.
The Nigerian Union of Journalists also threatened to join the strike action on Wednesday.
Responding in a letter to its member on Sunday, NUEE said its decision was a follow-up to an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the NLC held on June 2 at the Abuja Labor House regarding the sudden removal of the fuel subsidy, which it said has led to untold difficulties.
for Nigerians, as well as rising inflation in the economy.
“To this effect, all national, state and chapter officers are requested to initiate mobilization of our members in full compliance with this directive,” the statement said.
“Please note that the nationwide withdrawal of Services begins at 0.00 am on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
“You are encouraged to work with the leadership of the Congressional State Executive Councils (SEC) in your various states to take successful action,” the letter said.
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