Lagos already enjoying full financial autonomy – Lagos CJ

Says strike uncalled for in Lagos

 

Admin l Friday, April 16, 2021

 

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba  today said that the  state judiciary has been enjoying the total  Financial Autonomy on recurrent expenditures 100 per cent from the state and on Capital Expenditure.

The Chief Judge added that though it could be better the state judiciary is very satisfied with the Lagos State Government and that the strike action is not needed in Lagos state.

The CJ disclosed this when he presided over the meeting with the government and JUSUN Executives over the ongoing strike action. Responding to the request of judicial staff welfare, Justice Alogba said it would be dealt with as a matter of urgency and that the chain of communication has been opened.

He said a committee has been set up immediately to look into issues raised by JUSUN on staff welfare.

According to him, the committee comprises Chief Registrar, The  Permanent Secretary, Establishment and Training, Permanent Secretary,  Industrial Relations,  Permanent Secretary. Solicitor General,  the Special Adviser on Labour Related Matter and the JUSUN representatives.

He further said that the state judiciary cannot remain closed for not doing anything and he pleaded that the gate should be open as soon as possible.

In his address, Head of Service, Lagos State, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola stated that he cannot say the union should not join the strike but that it should be on solidarity since the state has been 100% compliance and also pleaded that court should be open for service to the public.

The JUSUN Executive therefore said that the report of the meeting will would be forwarded to  the National Secretariat in Abuja and  would await further directive.