Aggrieved SSAEAC members sign MoU, resolve crisis

By Joy Obakeye

Aggrieved members of the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreeing to resolve issues regarding venue for the next National Delegates Conference.

The crisis occurred due to a misunderstanding of the proposal to change the venue from Kano State to Abuja.

But due to the intervention of Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, an agreement was reached at the end of the reconciliation meeting between the aggrieved members of SSAEAC and its leadership.

Documents seen by Daily Times correspondent showed that the aggrieved members apologized for their action taken since the crisis.

Also, both parties undertook to respect the sanctity of SSAEAC constitution and Central Executive Committee [CEC]/National Executive Council [NEC] and National Delegates Conference [NDC] decisions.

“Both parties agreed that all branches should comply with constitutional provision of remitting 100% and proper deduction of 3k per Naira with immediate effect.”

The parties also agreed that all branches should submit their Financial Reports from 2016 to date without further delay.

“Both parties agreed to abide by the Electoral Guidelines as already published and in use. However, any observations can be reviewed by the National Executive Council.

“Both parties gave irrevocable undertaking not to go back to actions that led to the expulsion, including writing letters outside the constitutionally authorized office of the General Secretary.

Consequently, on the instructions of the Registrar of Trade Unions, it was agreed that all actions and decision taken as a result of the crisis e.g. impeachment, expulsion, letters to banks e.t.c. should be reversed immediately.”

On the issue of emergency NEC of 16th August 2021, the next NEC meeting scheduled for October 2021 shall have the opportunity of reviewing decisions on issues of concern taken at that NEC meeting.

“Both parties appealed to their members to remain loyal and trust that the Association remains strong and united despite the challenges of the past few weeks.

“On the advice of the Registrar of Trade Unions and considering the current security situation in the Country, both parties accepted to take a second look at the venue of the next National Delegates Conference.

It was however agreed that the proposed change in venue would be presented to the next National Executive Council meeting for deliberation.

“Both parties agreed that all elections should be free and fair without undue interference any quarter.

“Both parties advised all external persons/bodies working for the crisis or the fall of SSAEAC to mind their businesses because SSAEAC will always overcome all challenges and emerge stronger.”