18th May, 2016
Reports revealed that most civil servants reported early at their various offices.
A visit to the Jerome Udoji Secretariat and Government House both in Awka, showed that workers were in their various offices while many others were outside the buildings in groups discussing the issue.
One of the workers, who simply identified herself as Mrs Evelyn, said she had to report to work because she understood the strike was stopped by a ruling of the Industrial Court on Tuesday.
Evelyn said she would have joined the action, if it was not illegal.
Another public servant, who spoke on condition of anonimity, said she was at the secretariat but his office was under lock and key.
Secondary and primary schools opened but classes were apparently not serious as students were seen playing and loitering in the streets.
Head of Service, Mr Harry Uduh, was not on seat to comment on the situation.
Meanwhile, vehicular movement was normal in the capital city, Awka, and people went about their normal activities.
Similarly, commercial banks were operating freely while those located within the government secretariat were shut due to the uncertainty at the place.
Officers of security agencies including, Army, Police and Department of State Security Services were strategically positioned while others on patrol, to ensure peace and order.
There were no public rallies or protests as at the time of filing the report.
Meanwhile, organised labour in the state chaired by Mr Jerry Nnubia of the NLC were still holding a joint session as at noon.