• About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Friday, August 29, 2025
Anambra people magazine
  • Home
  • POLITICS
  • GENERAL
  • CRIME
  • ANAMBRA TV
  • EDUCATION
  • BUSINESS
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • EVENTS
  • ANAMBRA @30
  • DIASPORA
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • POLITICS
  • GENERAL
  • CRIME
  • ANAMBRA TV
  • EDUCATION
  • BUSINESS
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • EVENTS
  • ANAMBRA @30
  • DIASPORA
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
Anambra people magazine
No Result
View All Result
Home BUSINESS / ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Staff of EEDC Shut Down Offices In Anambra Over Detention Of Colleagues

Onyeka by Onyeka
August 7, 2025
in BUSINESS / ENTREPRENEURSHIP
EEDC restores power supply in Anambra
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

Commercial and business activities were disrupted in parts of Anambra State on Thursday as members of the Nigerian Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) staged a widespread protest against the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) over the alleged arrest and continued detention of five of their colleagues.

The protest, which took place simultaneously at EEDC district offices in Onitsha, Awka, Ogidi, Ogbaru, and other locations, disrupted operations and denied access to customers, as the workers demanded the immediate release of their detained colleagues — one of whom is a woman.

The detained staff were reportedly picked up on July 31 by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force, allegedly on the orders of EEDC management, and held at the Awkuzu SARS facility without initial disclosure of their location to family members or colleagues.

Speaking to journalists, the Chairman of NUEE in Anambra State, Comrade Ndukwu Emeka Bonaventure, described the arrests as unlawful and unjust, adding that the union had to physically visit police formations across the state before finally locating the detained workers five days after their disappearance.

“They resumed for duty and were invited for a meeting by a top management staff, only to be arrested and detained incommunicado. Their families didn’t know where they were. We discovered them at the Awkuzu detention facility after several days of searching,” Bonaventure said.

RelatedPosts

Accolades As Chairman of Tetrazzini Group, Prince Don Okonkwo Bags Humanitarian Service Award

Nestoil Boss, Dr Ernest Obiejesi Pulls Up In Style In Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman Guard Limousine

Fadaella Foods Ltd Unveils Chocolate Brand, As Flagship Biscuit Marks 8 Years

“Our members are not criminals. If there are allegations of misconduct, due process must be followed. These arbitrary arrests are unacceptable.”

The protesting workers carried placards with messages such as: “Release our members unlawfully detained,” “Electricity workers say no to intimidation and harassment,” and “Stop slavery of your workers.”

Beyond the arrests, the workers also decried what they described as poor working conditions, inadequate welfare, and a toxic work environment across EEDC’s operational areas in the South-East.

The Vice Chairman of NUEE in Anambra, Friday Idoko, recounted a personal experience of being nearly electrocuted on the job.

“Two weeks ago, I was hospitalised for a week after a near-fatal shock while on duty. No one from management called to check on me. We’ve lost colleagues to this job, and nothing is done for their families,” he said.

“We know they [EEDC] are using their influence over the police, but this must stop. We demand the release of our members or we will abandon the work.”

NUEE members vowed to continue their protest peacefully and lawfully until their demands are met, while reiterating that they do not condone fraud or misconduct, but that proper internal disciplinary mechanisms must be adhered to.

Efforts to reach the Head of Corporate Communications at EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, for a reaction were unsuccessful, as he declined to comment at the time of filing this report.

About Author

Onyeka

See author's posts

Previous Post

“What We Did to Strengthen Local Security in Anambra” – Ngige

Next Post

Anambra Produced 4.77 Million Barrels of Oil in 2024

Onyeka

Onyeka

Next Post
Tension: Anambra traders to protest arrest of 2 market chairmen by DSS

Anambra Produced 4.77 Million Barrels of Oil in 2024

Recent News

Tension: Anambra traders to protest arrest of 2 market chairmen by DSS

Anambra Govt Bans Writing Of Assignments In Textbooks.

August 29, 2025
What I Discussed With Anambra LP Candidate, George Moghalu – Chidoka

What I Discussed With Anambra LP Candidate, George Moghalu – Chidoka

August 29, 2025
Air Peace to build aircraft maintenance facility in 12 Months.

Air Peace to build aircraft maintenance facility in 12 Months.

August 29, 2025
Anambra State House Of Assembly Swears In Mrs Mimi Azikiwe As Member Representing Onitsha North Constituency 1

Anambra State House Of Assembly Swears In Mrs Mimi Azikiwe As Member Representing Onitsha North Constituency 1

August 28, 2025

Most Read

No Content Available

Copyright © ANAMBRA PEOPLE MAGAZINE. All rights reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • POLITICS
  • GENERAL
  • CRIME
  • ANAMBRA TV
  • EDUCATION
  • BUSINESS
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • EVENTS
  • ANAMBRA @30
  • DIASPORA
  • Sports

© wordpress-1211428-4405999.cloudwaysapps.com