JUSUN to stage nationwide peaceful protest by April 19

Protest

Lagos, April 16, 2021

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has said it will hold a Nationwide peaceful protest on April 19, to further push home its demand for financial autonomy for the Judiciary.

The notice is contained in a circular seen and obtained by The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, dated April 16, and signed by JUSUN's Deputy Secretary Mr P. Nnamani

NAN reports that JUSUN had on April 6 commenced a nation wide industrial action calling for an implementation of financial autonomy for the Judiciary

JUSUN said that the strike will continue due to a failure by government to meet its demands, and urged its members to resist all pressures .

The circular quotes in part:

“Further be informed that following an emergency meeting of the NWC on the April 15, 2021, it is agreed that the Union would organize a peaceful protest in the Federal Capital, which would be replicated in the 36 state Capitals in furtherance of our agitations, from April 19, 2021.

"Please note that if in case there are any invitations for negotiations/talks, you should promptly inform the National Headquarters for guidelines and representations to avoid disorder in presentation of facts." it. said