NLC, IBEDC disagree over number of sacked workers
The Nigeria Labour Congress, Oyo State chapter, has vowed to take action against the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company over the sacking of 221 workers.
The NLC had earlier demanded the reabsorption of the workers, alleging that more than 3,000 employees of the IBEDC were unjustly terminated.
However, IBEDC refuted the claim, stating that only 221 workers were sacked.
The distribution company clarified that the affected workers were employed by an outsourcing firm, Premier International Procurements and Logistics Limited, and not IBEDC.
In a disclaimer notice on Friday, IBEDC emphasised that it was not responsible for the workers’ dismissal, stating, “They were not employees of IBEDC, and as such, IBEDC is not responsible for their termination or any potential reinstatement.”
IBEDC also rejected claims of any wrongdoing, stating, “IBEDC strongly rejects any misleading narratives that unfairly attempt to associate IBEDC with this issue. These reports misrepresent the facts and could mislead the public and stakeholders.”
The company also condemned the repeated calls by the NLC for picketing, arguing that such actions disrupt service delivery and inconvenience customers.
