BEDC Strike: NUEE alleges abduction, brutalisation of Edo chairman, threatens nationwide strike

NANS rues continuous blackout in Edo, BEDC management urges government, NLC’s intervention

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – AS the blackout in Edo State owing to strike by employees of the BEDC Electricity Plc enters its fifth day, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council (JCC), Edo State Axis has called for an urgent resolution of the dispute for the sake of the students […]

Electricity workers threaten nationwide strike over Edo assault

The National Union of Electricity Employees has threatened a nationwide strike over the alleged brutalisation of its members by security operatives in Edo Read More: https://punchng.com/electricity-workers-threaten-nationwide-strike-over-edo-assault/

BEDC Strike: NUEE alleges abduction, brutalisation of Edo chairman, threatens nationwide strike

The National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, has condemned the alleged abduction and brutalisation of its Edo State chairman and another member by suspected security operatives. DAILY POST reports that the Zonal Vice Chairman of the union, West Zone, Engr. David Ehigiamuose, made the condemnation on Friday, October 23, 2026, at a press briefing in […] BEDC Strike: NUEE alleges abduction, brutalisation of Edo chairman, threatens nationwide …

Strike: Police take over BEDC office, arrest union...

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have taken over the head office of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) in Benin City, following the arrest of officials of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) after the union embarked on a strike. Recall that the NUEE embarked on a strike on October 19, 2026, over the non-implementation of the minimum wage, salary harmonisation and increments, stagnation in promotions, among…

NLC Raises Alarm As Edo NUEE Chairman Lands In Hospital After Alleged Raid

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded an investigation into an alleged night raid on electricity workers in Benin City, Edo State. In a statement

Police Take Over BEDC Headquarters, Arrest Union Leaders in Edo

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have taken over the head office of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) in Benin City and arrested officials of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE). The union had embarked on strike on October 19, 2026, over non-implementation of minimum wage, salary harmonisation and increments, stagnation in […]