Anambra State judiciary workers have announced an indefinite strike set to begin on Monday. The workers, under the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), informed the state government through a letter made public on Saturday in Awka.
This action is expected to halt all court activities and other judicial matters across the state.
The strike is in response to the state government’s failure to adhere to agreements made in 2011 and 2015 regarding the Consolidated Judiciary Salary Structure (CONJUS). Union leaders, including Chairman Henry Ezeoke and Secretary Ugochukwu Nwezi, expressed their frustrations during a press conference in Awka.
According to the letter sent to judiciary stakeholders, including Assistant Chief Registrars and other staff, the strike will continue until the government meets their demands. The union highlighted that a 21-day ultimatum issued to the state government had expired without any resolution.
The letter stated: “Based on the failure of the Anambra State Government to comply with the agreement reached in 2011 and 2015 respectively with the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Anambra State Branch for the full implementation of the Consolidated Judiciary Salary Structure (CONJUS), a notice is hereby issued. All staff of the Anambra State Judiciary are directed to withdraw their services, effective from Monday the 15th day of July, 2024, pending further directives by the union in the state.”
JUSUN officials emphasized that they had exhausted all other options and believe that striking is the only way to compel the government to act.
