diff --git a/vlib/sync/channels.c.v b/vlib/sync/channels.c.v
index 8a0c163d4e..7505e057d7 100644
--- a/vlib/sync/channels.c.v
+++ b/vlib/sync/channels.c.v
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ mut:
 	nxt  &Subscription  = unsafe { nil }
 }
 
-enum Direction {
+pub enum Direction {
 	pop
 	push
 }