konknaijaboy | On 05, Jun 2014

The National Industrial Court dismisses MTN Nigeria’s Preliminary Objection in an Unlawful lay-off suit (Suit No: NICN/LA/596/2013)

 

MTN Nigeria a leading telecommunication service provider with HQ in South Africa is currently battling its November 2009 Unlawful/Unfair  lay-off of 63 Customer Relations Staff which was carried out without notice, reason and contrary to the organisation’s Human Resources Policies, Processes and Procedures.

 

The National Industrial Court on June 2, 2014 dismissed the preliminary objection filed by MTN Nigeria challenging the 63 Customer Relations staff unlawfully laid off in 2009 to file the suit in a representative capacity.

 

MTN Nigeria’s lawyer Aluko & Oyebode was represented by Mrs Oluwatoyin Iyayi while the 63 ex-staff was represented by Barr. Bilkis Bello of AAA Chambers.

 

The court ruling was made June 2, 2014 by the President of the National Industrial Court; Justice Adejumo (OFR)

 

MTN Nigeria had been compelled to defend the suit with trial slated for July 2 – July 3 2014 at the National Industrial Court, Ikoyi Lagos……..9am.

 

The Committee on Public Petition (NASS) Abuja had since condemned the lay-off in its official gazette dated January 17, 2013 and recommended an immediate review but MTN never acted on the NASS recommendation.

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