Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, has condemned the call for industrial action by organized labour, deeming it “premature, ineffectual, and illegal.”
This statement follows the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) declaration of an indefinite nationwide strike starting June 3, 2024.
Prince Fagbemi pointed out that discussions on a new national minimum wage have not reached a conclusion and stressed the need to consider the interests and capacities of all employers, including those in the private sector, to establish a fair minimum wage for the entire workforce.
He referenced Sections 41(1) and 42(1) of the Trade Disputes Act 2004, which require the NLC and TUC to provide mandatory strike notices at least 15 days in advance.
Fagbemi argued that the labour unions’ failure to comply with these provisions renders their strike action illegitimate and unlawful. He further questioned the legality of the proposed strike, noting that the unions had not initiated trade disputes with their employers or issued the required strike notices.
Additionally, Prince Fagbemi reminded organized labour of an interim injunctive order issued on June 5, 2023, which restrains both the NLC and TUC from engaging in any industrial action or strike.
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice urged organized labour to reconsider their stance and return to the negotiation table, emphasizing the importance of pursuing their objectives within the bounds of the law.
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