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E2C unions call for director-general’s departure

By , based on Lesechos Congobrazza

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The inter-union body of Énergie électrique du Congo (E2C) is calling for the departure of its director-general, Jean Bruno Adou Danga, whose management abilities it questions. The demand comes as the strategic company is already facing power cuts, according to Les Échos du Congo-Brazzaville.

The inter-union body of Énergie électrique du Congo (E2C) called on Friday for the departure of its director-general, Jean Bruno Adou Danga, questioning his management abilities. The workers’ representatives made the demand in a statement, Les Échos du Congo-Brazzaville reports.

The position comes as power cuts are already drawing criticism in Congo-Brazzaville. The disagreement between management and the unions now also concerns the handling of social dialogue, according to Les Échos du Congo-Brazzaville.

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