Today, in preparation for the strike, the disgruntled employees will picket the TCN national headquarters in Abuja under the auspices of the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE.

The general secretary of NUEE, Joe Ajaero, directed senior assistant general secretaries and zonal organising secretaries to ensure complete compliance in a circular titled “Call to Action” and addressed to them on August 15, 2022. He threatened to shut down TCN operations nationwide over its anti- masses activities.

“You are hereby enjoined to mobilise immediately for serious picketing of TCN Headquarters and stations nationwide over the directive by the TCN Board that all PMs in acting capacity going to AGM must appear for a promotion interview.

“This directive is in contravention of our conditions of service and career progression paths, and unilaterally done without the relevant stakeholders.

‘’This action takes effect from Tuesday 16th August 2022 and total withdrawal of services commences on Wednesday 17th August 2022. Ensure full compliance in all the stations nationwide.”