COURT FIXES MAY 30 FOR JUDGMENT ON FG’S SUIT AGAINST ASUUThe National Industrial Court has fixed May 30 to deliver judgment in the suit filed by the Federal Government against the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).The Federal Government had dragged ASUU before the court to determine the substantive suit filed during the 2022 ASUU’s eight-month strike.When the matter came up before Justice Benedict Kanyip on Thursday, Sen. Ita Enang, the claimants’ counsel informed the court that the matter was slated for adoption of written addresses.The Defendant Counsel, Mr Femi Falana SAN, on his part informed the court that he had filed a notice of appeal before Court of Appeal, while also contesting the ruling of the court of March 28, which ruled that the Minister of Labour and Employment has the power to refer the matter to the National Industrial Court.He further prayed for a stay of execution and for the matter to be adjourned pending the outcome of the Court of Appeal’s decision.The court in its ruling stated that time is of essence in the delivery of justice, as it is better to get a bad judgment quickly than a good judgment in delayed time in labour matters.The judge also said that the defence had shown a lack of seriousness by not filing its defence and instead opted to file an application for a stay of execution.Thereafter, the court directed the claimant’s counsel to proceed to adopt his written address and adjourned the matter until May 30, for judgment.