The federal government has reacted to the seven-day ultimatum issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to embark on a nationwide strike over the hike in the price of petrol and cost of living.
The congress asked the government to reverse all “anti-poor” and “insensitive” policies or it would commence the strike on August 2.
However, in a statement on Wednesday night, B.E. Jedy-Agba, solicitor general of the federation, said there is a pending order issued by the national industrial court restraining the NLC and the Trade Union Congress from embarking on any strike action in respect of the removal of petrol subsidy.
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