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Court Stops PENGASSAN’s Strike Against Dangote Refinery
['African Examiner']
African Examiner
Court Stops PENGASSAN’s Strike Against Dangote Refinery(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has today (Monday) issued an interim order stopping the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) from continuing with its nationwide industrial action against the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE.
The decision of the court was consequent upon an ex-parte application filed by the Refinery’s counsel, Mr. George Ibrahim, SAN.
In his ruling, Justice Sublim said the court agreed with the Refinery’s submission that the strike could cause irreparable damage if not promptly addressed.
The court further directed that the restraining order and suit be served on all defendants without delay.
The matter has been adjourned till October 13 for hearing of the motion on notice.