NEPC, workers dismiss strike reports, affirm industrial harmony

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and its workers' union have jointly refuted claims of a planned industrial action, labeling reports circulating on some online platforms as false. The council also denied allegations concerning the appointment of directors and claims of favoritism and nepotism within the organization.

This clarification followed a joint meeting between NEPC management and the leadership of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), NEPC Unit. In a statement issued by Aliu Sadiq, Head of Corporate Communications, the council urged exporters, stakeholders, and the public to disregard the "misleading reports of an impending strike."

The statement read, "The Management of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council debunks misinformation circulating in some sections of the online media alleging a planned strike action by NEPC staff... Management wishes to inform the exporting community and the general public that there is no planned or contemplated industrial action within the Council. The purported strike action is false, baseless, and should be disregarded by the general public."

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The Management of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council debunks misinformation circulating in some sections of the online media alleging a planned strike action by NEPC staff. Management wishes to inform the exporting community and the general public that there is no planned or contemplated industrial action within the Council. The purported strike action is false, baseless, and should be disregarded by the general public.

Moruf Ogunlana, Chairman of the ASCSN, NEPC Unit, reaffirmed that the council is peaceful and that the union neither authorized nor had prior knowledge of the alleged strike. He confirmed that "the Council continues to enjoy industrial harmony" and that the union "disassociated the Union from the online publications and pledged continued cooperation with Management."

Addressing reports of alleged director appointments, management stated that no such appointments had been made. The council emphasized its commitment to strengthening internal capacity, working with the existing organizational structure and staff, and enhancing their skills. This approach, under Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Nonye Ayeni, aims to foster career progression within the council.

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The Council continues to enjoy industrial harmony. Neither the Union nor its members were consulted on any purported strike call as alleged.