BREAKING: Blackout looms across Nigeria
Power station
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) on Wednesday began an indefinite strike, raising fears of possible nationwide blackouts in the coming days.
The union said the industrial action followed the expiration of an ultimatum issued to the management of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) over unresolved welfare and operational issues.
In a notice signed by its Acting General Secretary, Dominic Igwebike, NUEE listed its grievances to include non-implementation of the national minimum wage, casualisation of workers, non-payment of staff salaries since April 2025, and failure to provide working tools and protective equipment.
Other demands include the provision of operational vehicles, settlement of retirement benefits, and the resolution of issues arising from the unbundling of TCN.
“It is unfortunate that TCN management has decided to handle these issues with kid gloves and a lack of regard for the hardworking staff,” the union said. “Members are hereby directed to withdraw services until management is ready to discharge its obligations.”
The union warned that the strike would continue until its demands are met, urging members across the country to ensure full compliance.
NUEE had previously embarked on strike action in June 2024, which disrupted electricity supply nationwide.
As of press time, TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah had not responded to enquiries regarding the latest development.
