Nationwide blackout, fuel scarcity loom, as labour mobilises for strike

There are indications that Nigerians will experience nationwide blackout and fuel scarcity from Monday when the organised labour comprising m

• Kaduna NLC orders total compliance, strict monitoringembers of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria embark on their indefinite nationwide strike.It was also gathered that the nation’s seaports, schools and hospitals, among other government entities, would be under lock and key as all affiliates of both trade unions have commenced the mobilisation of their members to ensure total compliance with the planned strike.

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria , in a notice seen by The Guardian, has directed its members in all ports nationwide, including jetties, terminals and oil and gas platforms to effectively ensure total compliance with the strike as directed by the NLC and TUC. The memo read in part: “We bring you fraternal greetings from the national secretariat of our great union.

“Leaders of our great union at all levels, from the units, zones and branches, should immediately put all processes in place to ensure total compliance with this directive. Our solidarity remains constant for the union makes us strong. The struggles continue. And we shall overcome,” it noted. One of the labour leaders in the electricity sector confirmed this to The Guardian, but said the meeting would hold as the strike is ongoing.Meanwhile, Persons with Disabilities have warned that they would mobilise across all 36 states of the federation to challenge the strike action.

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