AEDC Workers Threaten Strike, Power Outage Looms in Abuja and 3 States
AEDC Workers Warn of Nationwide Power Disruption The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) is facing an imminent strike action that could lead to widespread power outages in Abuja and three other states — Nasawara, Kogi, and Niger — unless management meets workers’ long-standing demands. Two major unions — the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) and the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) — have issued separate notices warning of industrial action if their grievances remain unresolved. Unpaid Wages, Pensions, and Benefits Trigger Strike Warning In a letter dated June 4, 2025 , signed by Deputy General Secretary Rosemary Odey, SSAEAC gave AEDC a two-week ultimatum to address several unresolved issues: Unpaid 2024 productivity bonuses 18 months of pension deductions not remitted Failure to implement national minimum wage No staff promotions since 2013 Collapse of health services […]