The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, Anambra State Chapter on Monday began an indefinite strike in protest of the state government’s failure to pay the Consolidated Judiciary Salary Structure.
During a visit to the Chief Magistrate’s Courts, Customary Courts in Amawbia, Awka, and the High Courts at Ekwueme Square, there were rumours that there were no court activities.
Other than the security guards on duty, no magistrates, judges, or employees were seen on the court grounds.
The entrance gates were locked, and any lawyers or litigants who happened to wander by were turned away.
Mr. Henry Ezeoke, JUSUN State chairman stated that the indefinite strike was in protest of the group’s and the state government’s failure to abide by a deal that was signed between 2011 and 2015.
“The action was as a result of the state government’s refusal to pay CONJUS as agreed upon in 2011 and 2015 respectively.
“We have explored all possible avenues but the state government has refused to comply with the agreement on implementation of CONJUS.
“The union earlier issued a 21-day ultimatum to the state government but it was ignored. We believe that downing tools is the only language the government will understand.
“Therefore, the strike will last indefinitely, until government meets the conditions and pending further directives by the union,” Ezeoke said.
