Oil marketers, under the aegis of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMΑΝ), have suspended their one-day-old strike.
The marketers embarked on strike on Monday over the implementation of the e-call up for the Lekki-Epe corridor.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by Hon. James Terlumun Tor, National Secretary of IPMAN to Zonal Chairmen, all Depots Unit Chairmen of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch of NUPENG (PTD), the striking drivers were directed to suspend the strike and return to work.
IPMAN noted that the Lagos State government has agreed to engage the National Executive Committee (NEC) of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) for amiable settlement of the proposed N12,500.00 levy.
“Sequel to the above you are directed to suspend the strike action and resume normal work to allow time for amiable resolution.
“We appreciate your cooperation and urge all IPMAN members to remain united and vigilant as we continue to engage the Lagos State Government in pursuit of a fair and favourable outcome” the statement read.