By Uzor Odigbo
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has announced the closure of the nation’s seaport operations on Monday, September 28, 2020.
This followed the directives from the parent body, Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), to demand from the Nigerian government to reverse its recent increase in the price of petrol and electricity tariff.
Recall that the Organised Labours planned to embark on nationwide strike and mass protest against recent increase in the pump price of petrol and electricity tariff hike on Monday.
At the outcome of meeting of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, the National Executive Council, NEC, ratified the decision of the Central Working Committee, CWC.
NLC and Trade Union Congress also directed state councils to intensify mobilization of workers and other Nigerians preparatory for the strike scheduled to start on September 28.
But the maritime union on Sunday, said that members will join the strike action thus all port activities will be place on hold.
President General, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, disclosed that members would assemble at its national secretariat, Osho drive, Olodi Apapa , Lagos for a brief before proceeding to the Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports, respectively.
Adeyanju stated that seaports in other parts of the country would also be shutdown in line with the directives from the apex labour organisations.
He added: “All seaports in the country including Warri, Calabar, Sapele, Port Harcourt, Onne and Lagos will be shutdown in solidarity of NLC and TUC demands.”
