Industrial Court Restrains NLC, TUC From Embarking On Proposed Strike Action

The National Industrial Court on Monday granted an interim order restraining the Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress from embarking on strike on Wednesday.

Justice O. Y. Anuwe issued the order and adjourned further hearing till 19 June.The ruling partly read, “Having therefore considered the totality of this application, I make the following orders:

“The defendants/Respondents are hereby restrained from embarking on the planned Industrial Action/or strike of any nature, pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice dated 5th June 2023.“It is ordered that the defendant/ Respondents be immediately served with the originating processes in this suit, the Motion on Notice and the order of this court hereby made.“The Motion on Notice is hereby fixed for hearing for 19th June 2023. Hearing Notices to that effect shall be served on the defendants/Respondents along with the other processes.”