Industrial relations space has been thrown into debate as labour and employers disagree over the scope and limits of workers' right to strike,
June 4, 2026
Joe Ajaero, NLC president
By Victor Ahiuma-Young
Nigeria’s industrial relations space has been thrown into renewed debate as organised labour and employers disagree sharply over the scope and limits of workers’ right to strike, following divergent interpretations of the recent ruling by the International Court of Justice, ICJ on the right of workers to strike.
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