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By Emmanuel Adeleke
Electricity supply across the country may become epileptic from Wednesday, following the organised labour’s directive to workers in the power sector to commence an indefinite strike over pending labour issues with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
The aggrieved workers under the aegis of National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), are scheduled to picket the Headquatres of TCN in Abuja, on Tuesday.
In a circular, entitled, ‘Call to Action’ and addressed to senior assistant general secretaries and zonal organising secretaries, the General Secretary of NUEE, Joe Ajaero, directed them to ensure total compliance.
The circular, dated August 15, 2022, also vowed to paralyse operations of TCN nationwide over anti-masses activities.
“You are hereby enjoined to mobilise immediately for a serious picketing of TCN Headquarters and stations nationwide over the directive by the TCN Board that all PMs in acting capacity going to AGM must appear for promotion interview.
“This directive is in contravention of our conditions of service and career progression paths, and unilaterally done without the relevant stakeholders.
‘’This action takes effect from Tuesday 16th August, 2022 and total withdrawal of services commences on Wednesday 17th August, 2022. Ensure full compliance in all the stations nationwide,” it read.