Nigerian Government Warns NLC against Strike, Citing Court Injunction



President Bola Tinubu's government in Nigeria has issued a warning to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), stating that they are barred by a court injunction from going on strike. The NLC had issued a seven-day ultimatum to the federal government, demanding the reversal of "anti-poor" and "insensitive" policies, particularly in response to the increase in petrol prices and the high cost of living in the country.


The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Justice, B.E Jedy-Agba, clarified in a statement that the NLC is restrained by a national industrial court order from engaging in any strike related to the removal of petrol subsidy. The court had granted an injunctive order on June 5, preventing the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) from embarking on any planned industrial action until a pending motion on notice is heard and determined.


The government advised the NLC to explore alternative means of negotiations with the federal government instead of resorting to self-help and disregarding the court's orders.

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