Nigeria’s electricity workers have suspended the strike that engulfed a major part of the country in darkness for a little more than 24 hours.
One of the major distributors in Lagos, Eko Electricity Distribution Company today confirmed the development and its readiness to commence business immediately. However, the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has come out to inform its customers that the strike has been called off till further notice.
Informing them that their offices and payment channels are open for business.
According to Comrade Joe Ajaero, General Secretary of the NUEE confirmed that NUEE and representatives of government this morning, came to an agreement for the suspension of the strike. Urging members to return to their duty posts while we monitor the implementation of these agreements. We would not hesitate to resume action if the agreements are not implemented.”