By Chico Mies The confrontation between Leonidas and Xerxes in 300 and the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State share striking thematic similarities, particularly in the struggle between power and resistance. Leonidas’ quote: “The world will know that a free man stood against a tyrant. That few stood against many. And before this battle was over, even a god-king can bleed.” resonates deeply with the current standoff in Rivers State, where Governor Siminalayi Fubara finds himself at odds with the federal authority following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency. The Tyrant vs. The Free Man In 300, Xerxes presents himself as an all-powerful ruler, demanding submission from Leonidas and the Spartans. Similarly, Tinubu’s imposition of emergency rule can be interpreted as an assertion of supreme federal power over Rivers State, challenging its autonomy. Fubara, like Leonidas, stands as a figure of defiance, resisting what he and his supporters perceive ...
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.
Comments
Post a Comment