Strike
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko
Ibadan, June 3, 2024 (NAN) Judiciary workers in Oyo State on Monday joined the nationwide strike as directed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Customary and Magistrates’ Courts; State and Federal High Courts and the Court of Appeal in Ibadan did not sit due to the strike.
Although the gates were locked, some workers however were seen dressed casually around the court premises, hanging around.
Mr Saheed Amoo, the Chairman of Oyo State branch of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), said the union’s national headquarters directed members to join the strike.
“We’re complying with the directives from our National President, and being part of NLC we must obey them.
“There’s no work, and no court will sit until further notice,” Amoo stressed.
Banks along the Challenge and Ring Road axis were also closed to their customers who were seen standing in groups outside the bank premises.
A bank customer, who preferred to be identified as Kehinde, complained that he needed money urgently but was denied access to the bank.
“I was debited since Friday, and till now it hasn’t been reversed. I’m here again to the bank this morning for it but I’m not allowed to enter.
“How do I get money for us (my family) to feed? They debited me without refund, so I can’t even go to POS also, because the money has been removed from my account,” he said.
NAN reports that the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) office was also under key and lock as customers and staff were seen standing outside.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Remi Koleoso and Moses Solanke
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