The strike action embarked upon by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), on Tuesday, entered its second day.
As a result, the Federal High Court complex in Abuja, was still under lock and key due to the ongoing strike by judiciary workers over wage dispute.
JUSUN’s national body, in a circular last Friday, had directed all its members to withdraw their services, beginning from Monday until further notice.
The judiciary workers are demanding for the payment of their five months wage award, implementation of the N70.000 national minimum wage, as well as the 25/35 percent salary increase.
The union said the indefinite strike became necessary following unfruitful meetings with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, who was conciliating on the matter.
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Meanwhile, a visit to some of the courts in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday morning, revealed that business activities within and around the courts were paralysed.
There was a total shutdown at the Federal High Court complex, located along the Shehu Shagari Way when the reporter visited.
Only police and private security officers were at the entrance gate, which was under lock and key.
Besides, there was no court activities at the FCT High Court in Maitama, as at the time of filing this report.
