NLC Confirms FG’s Decision To Stop Lawsuit Against Organised Labour

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday confirmed the decision of the Federal Government to withdraw its contempt suit against organised Labour.

Naija News recalls that FG filed the suit against NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC) following their nationwide protests last Wednesday.

The “notice of consequences of disobedience to order of court” also titled “Form 48,” was filed before the National Industrial Court in Abuja last week.

The move by the FG which was not acceptable to organised labour saw the unions threaten to embark on a nationwide strike if the Federal Government failed to withdraw its suit.

FG, however, on Monday in a letter addressed to the labour unions through their counsel, Femi Falana said the suit was withdrawn because it had been overtaken by events.

The President of NLC, Joe Ajaero speaking on development on Channels TV on Monday said the National Executive Committee of the NLC had resolved to take further action if FG had not withdrawn the case.

He said, “Then the NEC of the NLC rose up, giving up till 14th of August to withdraw such summons for contempt or face real industrial action.

“But equally, this afternoon, the Ministry of Justice through the Solicitor General of the Federation sent a letter to us withdrawing that charge.”