The National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial and Financial Institution Employees (NUBIFIE) has shunned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) strike action in Imo State.

Officials of the banks and insurance companies in the state were seen on Tuesday, September 5, attending to their customers while at the State secretariat, along Owerri-Port Harcourt road, workers were seen moving about within and outside the premises as some were at their duty posts. The Nation did not see any group assembling for protest.

It was, however, gathered that several workers did not report to work.

Some passersby however attributed it to the heavy downpour which started in the early hours.

The Nation correspondent who monitored the situation reports that banks on Bank Road, Wethral and Douglas Roads opened for businesses in the state.

The NLC chairman In the state, Dr. Phillip Nwansi said: “It is an NLC strike and you know that we are participating.”

Also, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart, Comrade Uchenna Great Ibe said they have not received a directive from the headquarters in Abuja to join any protest.

“The national headquarters of TUC has to give us a directive. The only directive in circulation is that of NLC. So we are waiting.”

Meanwhile, security has been beefed up in the state to ensure the security of lives and properties. According to top security personnel at the command headquarters, Owerri, “we are prepared not only for NLC strike but for every other eventuality that may disrupt peace and orderliness in the state.”(The Nation)