The National Industrial Court in Abuja has issued an interim order restraining the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and other parties from embarking on any strike or protest within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Justice Emmanuel Subilim granted the order on Monday while ruling on an ex parte application filed by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
The order also affects the spokesperson of the NLC, Benson Upah; the General Secretary of the TUC, Nuhu Toro; and the Chairman of the FCT chapter of the NLC, Stephen Knabayi.
The application, dated February 2, was brought under suit number NICN/ABJ/30/26 and was filed by James Onoja (SAN) on behalf of the FCT Minister and the FCTA.
In his ruling, Justice Subilim restrained the first to fifth respondents, their agents, or associates from engaging in any form of industrial action or protest pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.
The judge also directed the security agencies listed as the fifth to ninth defendants in the suit to ensure the maintenance of law and order in the nation’s capital.
