Operations of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company were disrupted after the Nigeria Labour Congress staged a protest and effectively shut down the company’s headquarters in Abuja over the mass dismissal of workers.
The labour union picketed the facility, barricaded the premises and forced staff to vacate their offices, halting activities at the power distribution company.
The action was triggered by the controversial sacking of nearly 900 workers, which the NLC described as deceptive and unjust. According to the union, the company had initially claimed that only employees nearing retirement would be affected, but investigations revealed that many of those dismissed had only spent a few years in service.
Led by its president, Joe Ajaero, the NLC issued a 48-hour ultimatum, warning that failure to reverse or address the layoffs could lead to a total shutdown of operations not just in Abuja but across AEDC’s coverage areas, including Niger, Kogi and Nasarawa states.
The union also accused the company of poor labour practices, unresolved welfare issues, and ignoring previous agreements to review the disengagement process.
The standoff has raised concerns about possible power disruptions in affected regions, as the NLC warned that if workers withdraw their services, electricity supply could be severely impacted.
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