The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Justice has warned the organised labour unions to respect court order and adhere to the principle of the rule of law over its embarkment of nationwide strike which commence tomorrow 14th Nov.
According to the statement released from the AGF and Ministry of Justice on Monday reminding the Labour Unions of court order stopping them and their affiliates from embarking on the strike.
The strike which is to protest the battering of the National Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero, and others in Owerri, Imo State, on November 1, as well as the pending labour issues in the state.
According to the federal government, “The interim order was granted on November 10 by the President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Justice B. B. Kanyip.
“The unions have been served court order and, therefore, must surrender themselves to the authority of the court which is already seized with the facts of the case. Any action taken contrary to the order will be tantamount to contempt of court”.
Adding that there is no need to resort to self-help, while urged workers to report for duties and not to entertain any fear as their safety is guaranteed and will be protected within the ambit of law.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Monday said no going back on its planned nationwide strike from tommorow, 14th of November.
This is as the unions on Monday directed its members to mobilise for strike action over the assault on NLC president, Joe Ajaero in line with the resolutions of the National Executive Council.
President of TUC, Festus Osifo, who addressed reporters on Monday, November 13, 2023 said the strike would remain until “government at all levels wake up to their responsibility.”