BEDC Workers Strike Over Welfare Issues, Causing Blackouts
On October 20, electricity supply was severely disrupted across Edo, Delta, Ondo, and Ekiti states due to an industrial action by workers of BEDC Electricity Plc, represented by the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE). The workers shut down critical facilities of BEDC over disputes concerning emoluments and welfare packages.
This action led to significant operational disruptions, plunging customers in the four-state franchise into darkness. At BEDC's headquarters in Benin City, Edo State, NUEE officials barricaded the premises, preventing employees from accessing their offices.
The shutdown forced several employees to leave early, while BEDC management engaged in discussions with NUEE leaders to resolve the dispute and restore normal operations. A senior BEDC official expressed surprise at the shutdown, stating that the management had recently reviewed workers' emoluments.
The Edo State Chairman of NUEE, Williams Uwumarogie, could not be reached for comment.
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