A few gas stations in the Enugu city had historically lengthy lines when they reopened, while other outlets shuttered in observance of the continuing statewide strike.
Nonetheless, frantic shopping was evident in the market as the majority of patrons were seen packing their bags full of whatever food and household supplies they could afford.
The majority of state and federal government offices, as well as the majority of banks in the city, opened for business.
A citizen named Emeka Nwabueze told reporters that he went to one of the gas stations to fill up his car since he thought the strike could last longer than usual.
Mr Nwabueze said, “I am taking precautions as situations are hardly predictable today in the country. It is good I get this fuel to keep me running around, as I cannot afford to be held back due to a lack of fuel in my car as I have someone I frequently take to the hospital for medical check-ups.”
Another resident, Innocent Monday, said, “It is better to join in getting the fuel now in this queue before they tell you that it is N800 or N1,000 per litre in the black market due to the ongoing nationwide strike.”
Meanwhile, the NLC and Trade Union Congress have directed workers within their affiliate unions in Enugu State to join the ongoing strike.
This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Enugu State Chairman of the NLC, Fabian Nwigbo, and the state Chairman of the TUC, Benneth Asogwa, on Tuesday in Enugu.
“This is sequel to the resolutions of the Joint National Executive Council meeting of the NLC and TUC to embark on a nationwide strike starting from November 14, 2023. All workers under the affiliate unions of the NLC and TUC in Enugu State are hereby directed to proceed on an indefinite strike from midnight on November 14, 2023. The strike shall continue until we receive a contrary directive from our national leaders,” the statement indicated.
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