Strike: Lagos Judiciary Workers Consider Partial Resumption
The Lagos Chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, are currently considering a plan to partially called off the strike embarked on April 6, 2021 to demand autonomy of the judiciary.
Findings revealed that JUSUN, Lagos chapter has concluded arrangement to write the national body of the association requesting permission to partially resume work.
The reason behind the move according to multiple sources is hinged on the ground that Lagos State Judiciary has been enjoying greater level of financial autonomy compared to other states of the federation
Chairman of JUSUN Lagos, Shobowale Kehinde confirmed the move to our correspondent but said the proposal is subject to final approval by JUSUN National Secretariat in Abuja.
” Yes, I can confirm to you that we are making effort to partially resume work. We have had series of meetings with stakeholders in the state and it is our believe that it is in the best interest to partially open the court. We shall communicate with our national body and seek approval. So everything depends on what our national body says,” he said.