It appears that the proposed nationwide strike by the
Nigerian Labor Congress NLC has been put on hold.
Nigerian Labor Congress NLC has been put on hold.
The National Industry Court has reportedly granted the Attorney
General of the Federation order restraining the agitated labour leaders from
embarking on the strike till further notice.
General of the Federation order restraining the agitated labour leaders from
embarking on the strike till further notice.
You will recall that the agitated labour leaders had planned on kicking off strike tomorrow May 18th, if the Federal government does not revert to the old pump price of petrol and
suspend the deregulation of the oil sector.
suspend the deregulation of the oil sector.
Electricity Workers Union, NUPENG, PENGASSAN and other
allies have said they will not be participating if the strike eventually holds.
allies have said they will not be participating if the strike eventually holds.
Meanwhile, Nigerians can now go back to their daily activities..the fear
of strike has been allayed!
of strike has been allayed!