Strike: Nassarawa Commission sacks 20 striking judicial workers

The Nasarawa State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has
dismissed 20 staff of the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN)
for their alleged roles in the ongoing strike by the union.

Hafsat Turaki-Sanda, Executive Secretary, JSC, in a statement in
Lafia on Monday, said the dismissed staff include Jimoh Musa, JUSUN
Chairman, and other prominent members of the union.

‘‘Following a directive of the JSC, Justice Suleiman Dikko,
Chief Judge had approved the dismissal of 20 staff for physically
assaulting the Chief Judge on November 13.’’

“Those affected are hereby, directed to pick up their letters at
the office of the Executive Secretary of the commission without any
delay,” Ms Turaki-Sanda said.

She said advised the dismissed staff members to report to the
state police headquarters to answer questions on their roles on the
alleged attack on the judge.

Ms Turaki-Sanda also directed other staff to report and remain
at their duty posts during working hours or face disciplinary
action.

In a swift reaction, the JUSUN chairman, who spoke through the
public relations officer, Solomon Iyigulu, said that the union was
on strike.

He said none of the union’s members was aware of any dismissal
of staff.

He, however, denied assaulting anyone and advised members to
continue to remain at home until they get further directives from
the leadership of the union.

NAN recalls that the Nasarawa State Chapter of JUSUN embarked on
an indefinite strike on November 13 to agitate for a better
condition of service.

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