The Federal Government is urging members of the National Union of Electricity Employees not to go on strike in response to the recent electricity tariff hike. The union has threatened to withdraw their services if the government does not reverse its decision to remove the subsidy on the tariff for Band A customers.
The National President of the union, Adebiyi Adeyeye, emphasized that providing 20 hours of electricity is not feasible with the current infrastructure. He stated that asking their members to collect the increased tariff from customers who do not receive adequate power supply is dangerous and could lead to conflicts.
Adeyeye clarified that while the union has not set a strike deadline, they are advising the government to address the issue before they take action. He highlighted the challenges faced by their members, including attacks from customers and unrealistic expectations set by the government.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, appealed to the union not to withdraw their members, emphasizing that the government is working to improve the power supply in Nigeria for the benefit of all. He urged the union to cooperate and understand the steps being taken to address the challenges in the power sector.
In conclusion, the government is calling for cooperation and understanding from the union to avoid disruptions in the power sector and work towards a sustainable solution for all stakeholders involved.
