Train services have been halted nationwide in adherence to the ongoing strike led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).
Segun Esan, the Secretary-General of the Nigeria Union of Railway Workers, stated that the association is actively participating in the strike. He added that this has resulted in the suspension of all train operations.
The nationwide strike is in protest against the alleged brutality of Joe Ajaero, the NLC president, in Imo state.
Despite court orders restraining the unions from the strike, they maintained their stance on the industrial action.
In an interview with NAN on Tuesday, Esan stated that all Nigerian railway workers have been asked to stay at home following the union’s decision to join the NLC and TUC strike.
“In effect, therefore, all the workers of Nigerian Railway are duty-bound to join the nationwide strike action from zero-zero hour of Tuesday, 14th November 2023 by staying back at home and away from their offices,” he said.
He also stated that the “corporation’s offices, stations, workshops, and entire premises remain locked and inaccessible from zero-zero hour of Tuesday, 14th November 2023, until otherwise directed by the congress.”