The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has ordered its members to withdraw their services nationwide, raising fears of an imminent power blackout.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a memo issued on Wednesday, Dominic Igwebike, acting general secretary of the union, said the action followed the expiration of an ultimatum given to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to address staff welfare concerns.
According to NUEE, the grievances include the non-implementation of the national minimum wage, the casualisation of workers, non-payment of salaries since April 2025, inadequate working tools and materials, and the lack of operational vehicles.
The union also accused the TCN of failing to supply personal protective equipment (PPE) since 2021, neglecting unresolved issues from its unbundling, and defaulting on the payment of retirement benefits.
“It is unfortunate that the TCN Management has decided to handle these issues with kid gloves and lack of regard for the hard-working staff of TCN,” the statement read.
“This, they have displayed without any defined road map(s) to addressing them. We cannot continue to fold our arms while we watch our rights being vehemently violated and Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) going down the drain.”
The union said the strike would continue until management honours its obligations.
“To this end, the Union is compelled to withdraw its services. Members are hereby directed to withdraw services to such time that the Management is ready to discharge its obligations towards the workforce,” it added.
The directive takes immediate effect, with the union urging members across the country to ensure full compliance.
