“We’re staying in Nigeria,” La Casera says, resumes operation after labelling employees “hoodlums”
Indian-owned beverage company La Casera has rescinded its decision to shut down its operations in Nigeria.
The company came under fire for sacking its workers after they demanded for their rights to join a lawful union.
La Casera called the protesting workers “hoodlums” and “criminals,” and fired them.
About 700 employees were affected. La Casera then said it was shutting down its operations in Nigeria.
A unit of the Nigeria Labour Congress dragged the company to court with the judge ruling La Casera must reverse its decision to sack its employees.
“The La Casera Company (TLCC) is delighted to announce the full resumption of all its activities with immediate effect,” is the latest we’re hearing from the company.
“The dispute that had affected its operations over the last two weeks has now been resolved to the satisfaction of all parties,” La Casera said in a statement on Friday.
“Consequently, full scale production has re-commenced at its large factory on the Apapa – Oshodi Expressway near Mile 2.
“We would like to thank all our stakeholders who have worked together with us through this difficult period and trust that, as a result, our relationship will grow yet stronger over the coming months and years.”
A union leader told Newsroom, Friday, the development was a victory for Nigerian workers most of whom endure harsh treatment and inhumane wages.
