The strike by the NUEE left Abuja and adjoining States of Nasarawa, Kogi, parts of Edo, Niger and Kaduna States serviced by the AEDC in total power blackout.A statement issued by Ofem Uket, media aide to the Minister of State for Power, Jeddy Agba, on Tuesday, said the president approved a new interim governing board to oversee the day-to-day operations of the company.
“In a memorandum of understanding MoU, jointly signed by the minister of state power Goddy Jedy Agba, the chairman Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC, Sanusi Garba, director-general, Bureau of Public Enterprises, Alex Okoli, Comrade Joe Ajaero on behalf of the union, the federal government ordered the suspension of the strike [and asked to] given 21 days within which the outstanding emoluments and entitlements of staff will be paid,” the statement said.
I don't think the president has the powers to sack the management of a private venture.
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