– National Industrial Court has
stopped the Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress from going on with
their planned national strike
– The case was adjourned to May 24
for hearing of the motion on notice
– FG has invited the
leadership of NLC, TUC to a meeting over the planned national
strike
The National Industrial Court has
stopped the Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress from going on with
their planned national strike over fuel pump hike.
President of the court, Babatunde
Adejumo gave the order on Tuesday, May 17 as FG and labour leaders continue to
meet over reduction in fuel pump price.
Recall
that over the weekend, organised labour and the civil society gave the Federal
Government till midnight on Tuesday to reverse the increase or face an
indefinite national strike.
Ruling on an exparte application
filed by Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Adejumo
ordered parties to maintain the status quo until the hearing and determination
of the exparte motion.
He also directed the government
to dialogue with the NLC towards an amicable resolution of their dispute.
The case was adjourned to May 24 for
hearing of the motion on notice.
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