By Chico Mies Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, has formally accepted an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as confirmed by his media office on Wednesday, following consultations with family members, legal advisors, and political associates. According to a statement issued by Ohiare Michael, Director of the Yahaya Bello Media Office, the former governor's decision to appear before the anti-corruption agency underscores his commitment to transparency. Bello faces 19 charges related to money laundering amounting to N80.2 billion. Notably, he has sought to enforce his fundamental rights to ensure due process. The former governor has expressed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration and its anti-corruption initiatives. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede had previously pledged to resign if Bello was not prosecuted, reaffirming the commission's commitment to pursuing the case to its logical conclusion.
The telecommunications services in Nigeria face the possibility of a shutdown as employees initiate a strike.
By Chico Mies
The telecommunications sector in Nigeria faces the threat of a shutdown as employees represented by the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association have initiated a strike.
He indicated that the union comprises over 800 individuals employed across various telecommunications companies in Nigeria, including facilities, network centers, and other essential telecommunications entities such as IHS and Huawei.
“The strike has become unavoidable due to the ongoing precarious working conditions faced by our members in the industry, the employer's refusal to acknowledge and uphold the constitutional rights of these workers to associate freely with the union, and the unjust termination of three union members,” he remarked in the notice for the seven-day strike.
In response to this situation, Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria, remarked that the organization is unfamiliar to its members, which include MTN, Globacom, Airtel, 9-mobile, and other telecommunications companies in the nation.
He stated that this group is unfamiliar to them at ALTON, and the companies referenced are not affiliated with ALTON.
On Monday, the union issued a warning that it would disrupt telecommunications services across the country. The Secretary-General, Okonu Abdullahi, conveyed this information in a statement announcing the initiation of the strike.
The union is advocating for several key issues, including the reinstatement of certain employees who were dismissed, formal recognition of the union, enhancements to working conditions, and the proper remittance of membership fees.
“The consequences of the strike will be significant, as we have instructed all our members to refrain from addressing any service disruptions caused by our employers.
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