By Uzor Odigbo
Following directives from the parent body, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has announced the closure of the nation’s seaport operations on Monday, September 28, 2020.
Recall that the Organised Labour is embarking on nationwide strike and mass protest against recent increase in the pump price of petrol and electricity tariff hike.
NLC and Trade Union Congress have also directed state councils to intensify mobilization of workers and other Nigerians preparatory for the strike scheduled to start on September 28.
The maritime union on Sunday told our correspondent that members will join the strike thus all port activities will be placed on hold.
President General, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, in a chat with TheNiche reiterated that members will assemble at its national secretariat at Osho Drive, Olodi Apapa, Lagos for a briefing before proceeding to the Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports respectively.
Adeyanju stated that seaports in other parts of the country will also be shut down in line with the directives from the apex labour organisations.
He added that “All seaports in the country including Warri, Calabar, Sapele, Port Harcourt, Onne and Lagos will be shut down in solidarity with NLC and TUC demands.”