Just In! Appeal Court Orders ASUU To Resume School Activities, Call Off Strike

Abiola Olawale
Writer
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The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division on Friday, granted an order compelling members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resume school activities with immediate effect.

The appellate court in its ruling held that ASUU members should immediately call off its strike as ordered by the National Industrial Court.

The court ruled that it would only hear ASUU’s arguments when it resumes activities. The 3-man panel led by Justice Hamman Barka, also gave ASUU seven days within which to file the appeal following the obedience of the ruling of the lower court.

The New Diplomat reports that the industrial court had on September 22, granted an interlocutory order compelling university lecturers to return to work pending the resolution of their dispute with government.

Not satisfied with the ruling, ASUU through it’s counsel, Femi Falana SAN headed to the appellate court to seek redress.

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