Warning "And we are also putting all relevant authorities and interested parties on notice that if the Shippers Council fails to put their directive in writing, and ensure that status quo remains within a reasonable time, that we the Agents are going to;
1) Engage the services of other transport companies who are not members of their unions
2) Will resist any attempt of any form from them to prevent other non Union trucks/drivers to load out cargo from the port
3) We prevent them from having access to the port by upholding the position of the law as regards haulage in the port and
4) May withdraw our Services if Nigerian ports Authorities do not wade in and exercise their authority on this issue.
We are crying out so that the Nigerian public and traders will understand that we have explored all peaceful avenues to resolve this matter and promote, facilitate and protect the Nigerian trading public.
The rippling effects of this will geometrically hike the prices of goods in the market in an already tensed situation in the country.
This may disrupt the peace and tranquility in the south EASTERN Ports
However, as at the time of filling this report, every attempt to reach the two transport unions leaders proved abortive as their phone numbers continued to say you are not allowed to call these numbers.
Written by: Bon Peters from Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Copyright: Fresh Angle International (www.freshangleng.com)
ISSN 2354 - 4104
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