The workers say they were angered by the arrest and detention of 20 dockworkers in BUA/PTOL terminal in Port Harcourt Port, Rivers State by the Governor
Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria has suspended its planned withdrawal of members’ services from all ports, jetties and terminals nationwide.
“Recall that on May 10, we issued a press release, announcing the unlawful arrest and detention of 20 dockworkers in BUA/PTOL terminal in Port Harcourt Port, Rivers State by the Governor Wike Rivers State Task Force on enforcement of COVID – 19 lockdown order. “Consequent to the action of the Rivers State Task Force, the leadership of the union met and mandated the issuance of a press release to bring to public awareness the situation our members working at the Port Harcourt ports.
“Comrades on the basis of our demand, well-meaning Nigerians intervened and consequently effected the release of our Comrades – dock workers while charges against them have been dropped,” he said.
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