Faction Withdraws Participation As Bakers Begin Strike
A coalition of bakers from across the nation has come together to voice their objection to the impending nationwide strike organized by a faction within their ranks.
According to Ejes Gist News, the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria declared on February 14 its intention to commence a nationwide strike on February 27 unless the Federal Government honours the agreement reached with the association in 2020.
In addition to this, the association advocated for the creation of a price control and monitoring committee, sanctioned by the amended constitution, and other measures aimed at improving the business environment in the country.
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However, issuing a statement on Monday, certain bakers, represented by the Supreme Bakers and Confectioners Association of Nigeria, criticized the decision to go on strike during this challenging period for Nigerians, deeming it unnecessary and potentially exacerbating the situation.
The acting National President of the association, Edmund Egbuji, urged all members of the group to refrain from participating in the strike.
The statement read, “The BOT chairman and the entire members of the board of trustees, in conjunction with the national exco of Supreme Bakers and Confectioners Association of Nigeria, wish to bring to the notice of the general public that Supreme Bakers Association will not embark on a nationwide withdrawal of services (strike) proposed by some bakers association in the country.
Supreme bakers deem it as unpatriotic at this time of food insecurity and scarcity in the country. Going on strike will never be an option; instead, the government, through its relevant ministries, should call for a roundtable discussion to cushion the effects of the food scarcity plight.
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All members of the Supreme Bakers are hereby directed to go about the business of feeding the nation, as any contrary action will add to the pains of the overstretched citizens.”
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