The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike on Tuesday, January 9th, during which all seaports, jetties, as well as oil and gas platforms will be shut down.
The Union, in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Head of Media, John Ikemefuna, on behalf of the President General, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, said it decided to take the action over the continued refusal of the International Oil Companies (IOCs), and Stevedoring Contractors to comply with the Stevedoring extant laws as it affects the Union.
The statement said the strike option would become imperative after the expiration of a three-day notice given to the Nigerian Ports Authority commencing from Thursday.
