NLC, TUC strike: Blackout in parts of Lagos as Ikeja Electric shuts down office

Lagosians who are under Ikeja Electric feeders may spend some hours, if not days, in darkness following a strong indication the power distribution company is planning to shut down its office. The decision is linked to the ongoing nationwide strike embarked upon by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). Already, some parts of the state have been without power supply since the early hours of Monday. A staff of Ikeja Electric told The Record he was informed by a senior colleague not to bother coming to the office as it is about to shut down operations. Asked when the issue will be resolved, the staff, who spoke on conditions of anonymity said the ball is now in the court of NLC and TUC. The DisCo, via its X page, informed customers that the current service disruption is due to the strike by organised labour unions. It said: "Please be informed that the current service disruption is due to ongoing strike action by organized labour and as such there will be limit…