Based on these discussions, the following agreements were reached:
– Immediate Suspension of Strike Notice: The NLC will suspend the strike notice to allow for further consultations.
– Continued Engagements: The TUC and NLC will maintain ongoing discussions with the Federal Government to ensure the resolution of the above-mentioned matters.
– Implementation Framework Meeting: A meeting between the Labour Centers and the Federal Government will take place on June 19, 2023, to finalise an implementation framework.
Adding weight to this development, the National Industrial Court had earlier on Monday issued a restraining order against the Organised Labour, preventing them from embarking on any form of strike.
The order was made in response to an ex parte application filed before the court, with Justice O.Y. Anuwe presiding over the case.
Justice Anuwe’s ruling restrains the TUC and the NLC from proceeding with their planned nationwide strike on Wednesday, pending the hearing and determination of the motion of notice filed on June 5, 2023.
Furthermore, the judge has ordered that the defendants (the TUC and the NLC) be promptly served with the necessary court documents, including the originating processes, the motion on notice, and the court’s order.