Reps Drop Legal Move, Opt to Mediate Dangote Refinery Labour Dispute
The House of Representatives has decided to mediate the labour dispute between unions and the Dangote Refinery, abandoning a more confrontational legal approach. This follows a heated debate over a motion that sought to use the NEPZA Act to shield the refinery from union activities, arguing it is a strategic national asset in a Free Trade Zone. The motion's sponsors claimed recent strikes disrupted production and violated laws that exempt such zones from standard labour rules. However, other lawmakers cautioned against taking sides without a proper investigation. They argued that the parliament must hear from both the labour unions and the Dangote Group before making a decision. After intense discussions, the House rejected the motion to enforce the NEPZA Act. Instead, it unanimously adopted a resolution mandating its leadership, led by the Speaker, to personally mediate between the two parties […]