Petroleum marketers call off strike in Imo

The Association of Imo Petroleum Marketers and Dealers on Friday suspended its strike.

The petroleum marketers embarked on industrial action on Wednesday, August 25, over what the association described as sufferings in the hands of some Government agencies known to the public. 

It said is calling of the strike based on greater interest of Imo citizens.

The association however cautions that if after the expiration of the two weeks commitment given by the Imo State Government and the issues are not properly addressed, it be compelled to resume the industrial action.

A press statement issued on behalf of the association by Sir Chimodo Martin, and made available to News Express, the association said: “However, it is imperative to consider the greater interest and sufferings of the citizens of Imo State in general occasioned by the industrial action”.

The association said its suspending the strike because it is relying on promises of the state government and intervention of the DSS, who held a series of meetings with it.

“Series of meetings have been held involving the State Government, DPR,DSS, PTD branch of NUPENG, Association of Imo Petroleum Marketers and Dealers and some security agencies in the state. 

“In our last meeting with the State Government presided over by the Secretary to the Government of Imo State, the SGI assured the PTD and MARKETERS that their complaint will be resolved within two weeks from the date of the meeting.

“ Relying on the above  promise the government and the intervention of the DSS, Imo Petroleum Marketers and Dealers have suspended  the industrial action forthwith.

“We are very grateful to members of the Press for their effective reportage, members of Civil Society Organisation, the religious groups who have made several efforts in reaching out and the general public for their understanding. 

“We want to highlight that if after the expiration of the two weeks commitment given by the Imo State Government and the issues are not properly addressed, we shall be compelled to continue with the industrial action’.