The National Industrial Court on Monday, restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), from embarking on any form of strike over the removal of fuel subsidy.
Justice Olufunke Anuwe, ruling on an exparte application brought before the court, ordered the unions not to embark on their planned industrial action or strike of any nature pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice dated June 5, 2023.
Justice Anuwe said the Federal Government’s submission reveals a scenario that the planned action may gravely affect the larger society including students of secondary schools nationwide, particularly those currently writing the Senior School Certificate Exams as well as students of tertiary institutions who resumed recently after a long ASUU strike and other critical sectors like health and the economy generally.
The judge also ordered that the defendants be immediately served with the originating processes in the suit and fixed June 19 for hearing.
Below are the court documents;
