The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) and the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) on Monday prevented the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and other workers from accessing the Power House building over hike in electricity tariff.
The unions while condemning the tariff increase described it as unjust and burdensome while demanding an immediate reversal to alleviate the economic hardships faced by the masses.
BEYOND AFRICA gathered that the development halted business activities at the Federal Ministry of Power headquarters in Abuja.
The unions while condemning the tariff increase described it as unjust and burdensome while demanding an immediate reversal to alleviate the economic hardships faced by the masses
According to the acting General Secretary of NUEE, Igwebike Dominic, the shutdown would continue until the government addresses their demands or calls for a meeting with the unions.
