The Minister of Works, David Umahi, found himself locked inside his own office as protesting workers made a bold statement against his management of the ministry.
According to News Week Nigeria the situation unfolded when irate workers, deeply discontented with Umahi’s decisions, decided to take matters into their own hands.
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The root cause of the protest stems from allegations that Minister Umahi had hindered engineers and directors from executing their duties by introducing external consultants to oversee the ministry’s operations.
Earlier, Umahi had sparked outrage when he denied access to tardy workers who arrived late for work. This move appears to have been the tipping point for an already discontented workforce.
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The protesting workers, in an act of defiance, took the extraordinary step of locking Minister Umahi inside his own office, effectively barricading him from leaving. This action symbolizes their frustration with his leadership and their determination to bring their grievances to the forefront.
The appointment of external consultants to manage the ministry’s affairs had stirred controversy within the ranks of the ministry’s employees. They argued that such a decision undermined their expertise and professional capabilities.
As the standoff continues, the locked-in minister faces mounting pressure to address the concerns of the protesting workers. It remains to be seen how this situation will be resolved and whether it will lead to any changes within the Ministry of Works.
