Police Broker Peace Between NLC, IBEDC As Outsourcing Agent to Meet with Labour Union for Amicable Resolution
Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command has brokered peace between the Nigeria Labour Congress and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company over the sacking of over workers of IBEDC Staff.
Recall that the leaders of NLC Oyo State Council led by it chairman, Comrade Kayode Martin barricaded the entrance of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company yesterday by protesting for the implementation of the new minimum wage for the staff of IBEDC.
According to the Secretary of Oyo State NLC, Bayo Aribatise revealed the outcome of the meeting between The Commissioner of Police Oyo State, Ayodele Sonubi, NLC and IBEDC to National Daily News Correspondent, said that the commissioner directed the General Manager of the outsourcing agent to meet up with the leadership of NLC and resolve the crisis amicably without disrupting the peace of the state
The Commissioner who frowned at the blockage of main road and advised NLC Leaders to desist from blocking road when protesting saying that he is not against protest and picketing but blocking road is not allowed.
In his reaction the Chairman Nigeria Labour Congress, Oyo State Council, Comrade Kayode Martin said that the labour union would not relent in protesting for the right of workers in the state both public and private noting that until the demands of IBEDC staff are met they will not stop from protesting for their right.
In their reaction, The Management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company in their statement forwarded to National Daily News, clarified that the protesters are not their employees but staff of the Outsourcing agent saying that IBEDC has engaged the Outsourcing agent to ensure a swift resolution of the crisis.
The management assured to uphold the standards of staff welfare across their franchise.