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JUSUN Gives Conditions For Ending Strike In States

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11 years ago

January 28, 2015

The national leadership of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has explained why its members in the federal courts have resumed work while their state counterparts remain on strike.
The union explained in its letter of “Resolution and directives in respect of the strike by the union”, yesterday that the Federal Government had undertaken to meet its demand unlike the 36 state governments.
The letter containing resolutions reached after series of meetings of the union with governmentý was obtained by our correspondent yesterday.
The ýletter signed by the National Assistant Secretary of the union, P. Nnamani, was addressed to the vice presidents, chairmen and assistant secretaries of chapters and branches of the union.
JUSUN members had on January 5 embarked on a nationwide strike but on Sunday, the union’s NEC asked the federal court workers to resume duties on Monday.
The union stated in its letter yesterday that the strike would only be suspended in the states where their governments had given commitment to comply with the judgment which the union is agitating for its implementation.
It added that a joint team comprising representatives of government is to monitor Federal Government’s compliance with its undertaking.
It read in part, “That the strike by the union at the federal chapters – the federal courts, the National Judicial Institute, the National Judicial Council and the Federal Judicial Service Commission is hereby suspended with effect from January 26, 2015.
“That the strike in the state branches (state judiciaries – shall continue until the individual states give a reasonable commitment to implement the provisions of the constitution of Nigeria supported by the judgment of the Federal High Court.
“The expected contents of the commitment shall comprise:
(a) That ýmonies due to the judiciary should be paid over to the heads of courts on monthly or quarterly basis on the preference of the Federal Government of Nigeria or individual states.
“(b) The process of requiring the judiciary to process approvals through the executive should cease forthwith.
“(c) Compliance with the terms of the judgment which reinforced the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with effect from January 2015.
“(d) That no JUSUN member shall be penalised and/or denied any salaries ýfor embarking on strike to implement the judgment.
“You are further informed that the stakeholders chaired by the Secretary to the Federal Government have put in place a joint team of JUSUN, NJC, representatives of the office of the SGF, the state attorneys-general.
“The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), chief registrars, Ministry of Labour and Productivity and the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) to monitor compliance with the constitutional provision.
“At the federal level, the monitors shall be chaired by the NBA and the secretary shall be from NJC, while at state level, the chairman shall be the chairman of the NBA branch of the state and the secretary shall be the chief registrar of the High Court.”
The union had asked its members at both the state and federal levels to proceed on a nationwide strike on January 5, 2015, to press for the implementation of a January 13, 2014 judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja which affirmed the judicial autonomy of the nation’s judiciary.
The judgment delivered by Justice Adeniyi Ademola abolished the piecemeal funding of the judiciary and ordered the Accountant-General of the Federation to be deducting funds standing to the credit of the judiciary from the Federation Account and be disbursing same to the various heads of court.

Chairman, Senate Committee on Security and Intelligence, Senator Mohammed Magoro (left), receiving copies of White Paper on the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Alakyo killings in Lafia.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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13 hours ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.

This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”

She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.

As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.

A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.

Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.

The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.

By John Bibor

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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14 hours ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.

On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.

Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.

It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.

The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.

Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.

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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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14 hours ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.

The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.

According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.

The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.

It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.

The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.

Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.