Nigeria: Maritime and port employees threaten to strike indefinitely from March 1

Event

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has threatened to hold an indefinite strike from March 1 over international oil companies (IOCs) alleged noncompliance with maritime laws. MWUN representatives have threatened to shut port operations nationwide. Unless averted, the action will likely cause disruptions to oil, passenger, and freight operations.

Participants may stage demonstrations near port facilities, government offices, and IOC offices; authorities will likely increase security near potential protest sites, such as major ports, as a precaution.

Advice

Confirm maritime shipments and port-handling operations scheduled from March 1. Allow additional time to route freight through Nigerian ports during and immediately after the strike. Consider alternative shipping methods for critical freight. Avoid all demonstrations as a routine precaution and to mitigate possible disruptions.