Fuel Subsidy Removal: Court Maintains Order Restraining NLC, TUC From Embarking On Strike. - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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June 20, 2023
On June 5, the court asked the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, to halt their proposed industrial action over the removal of petrol subsidy.
Olufunke Anuwe, the presiding judge, said the federal government was able to show that the planned strike was capable of disrupting activities in the health and education sectors.
Some days later, NLC and TUC asked the court to vacate the order.
During the proceedings on Monday, Ochum Emmanuel, counsel to the federal government, said he was ready to proceed with a counter-application, adding that the NLC and TUC had been served.
Marshall Abubakar, counsel to NLC and TUC, said the unions were only just notified of the development, praying for a short adjournment in order to examine the counter-affidavit.
Subsequently, judge Anuwe adjourned the matter to July 20 and ordered the parties to maintain status quo.