Electricity workers in Nigeria have commenced industrial action, sparking fears that the country may experience a widespread blackout in the coming days. The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has reportedly pulled out staff from key generation, transmission, and distribution posts.

As workers down tools, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is expected to struggle to maintain power flow across the national grid. Sources suggest that several power stations may go silent if critical manpower is withdrawn.

According to reports, the strike is a protest over unmet welfare demands, unpaid entitlements, and unresolved negotiations between workers and management.

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Distribution companies have already begun issuing warnings to customers, noting that supply interruptions are possible. Several states may experience total darkness if the strike deepens and key substations are shut down.