Power

Strike: Buhari Sacks Abuja Disco Management

President Muhammadu Buhari

Following the industrial action embarked on by staff members over non-payment of arrears of pensions, allowances, salaries and promotion. The Federal Government has taken action against the electricity distribution company.

Although the strike has been called off due to negotiations and intervention by the Federal Government, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved suspension of the management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC).

He approved a new interim governing board to oversee the company’s daily operations.

According to a statement credited to the Minister of State for Power, Mr. Goddy Jedy Agba, the dismissal, conveyed by the presidency to the Federal Ministry of Power, takes immediate.

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