The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Anambra State began an indefinite strike on Monday because the state government has not paid the Consolidated Judiciary Salary Structure (CONJUS).

A NAN reporter who visited the High Courts at Ekwueme Square, Chief Magistrate’s Courts, and Customary Courts in Amawbia, Awka, noted that no court proceedings were happening.

There were no judges, magistrates, or staff at the court premises, only security personnel were present. Lawyers and people involved in cases who came to the courts were turned away as the gates were locked.

Mr. Henry Ezeoke, the State Chairman of JUSUN, told NAN that the indefinite strike is a protest against the state government’s failure to follow agreements made in 2011 and 2015.

Ezeoke said,

“The action was a result of the state government’s refusal to pay CONJUS as agreed 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 understands.

“Therefore, the strike will last indefinitely, until the government meets the conditions and pending further directives by the union,”