NLC Protests AEDC Worker Disengagement in Abuja

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has picketed the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) headquarters in Nigeria===Abuja, protesting the alleged deceptive disengagement of approximately 900 workers. NLC President Joe Ajaero stated that AEDC initially claimed the disengagement would only affect retiring workers, but investigations revealed many affected employees had worked for only a few years. The NLC has issued a 48-hour ultimatum, threatening a total shutdown of AEDC operations if the issue is not resolved. Tensions escalated when AEDC's Managing Director, Chijioke Okwuokenye, was absent from a scheduled meeting with NLC leadership. The union warns that this practice sets a dangerous precedent for Nigeria's power sector and could lead to widespread industrial action, affecting electricity supply in Nigeria===Abuja and other areas. The NLC also raised concerns about poor conditions of service, unresolved welfare issues, and stalled promotions within the sector.