Cross River Magistrates Declares Indefinite Strike, Citing Government’s Failure to Address Welfare Concerns

Magistrates in Cross River State have declared an indefinite strike beginning from today, Monday, December 9, 2024, following the government’s failure to address their 8-point demands concerning welfare, promotions, and improvements to their working conditions.

The Magistrates Association of Nigeria, Cross River State Chapter, announced the resolution in a bulletin on Sunday, signed by its chairman, Godwin Onah, and secretary, Solomon Abuo.

The association emphasized that the strike would continue indefinitely until all their demands are met.

According to the bulletin, the association’s demands were first communicated to the government in a meeting on November 5, 2024. A letter was also sent to the governor on November 11, 2024, and the strike notice was extended until November 22. Despite these efforts, the government failed to respond or initiate negotiations, prompting the magistrates to embark on an indefinite strike.

Part of the bulletin stated: “Despite this, the government failed to respond or initiate negotiations. As a result, all magistrates in the state have been instructed to abstain from all official duties, including court sittings, until further notice.”

The strike follows several months of unsuccessful negotiations, including a series of warning strikes and formal communications with the state government. As a result of the strike, all magistrates in the state have been instructed to abstain from all official duties, including court sittings, until further notice.

The association has called for strict compliance with the strike action, which is intended to persist until their demands are fully addressed.

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Jerome Kalu

Jerome Kalu is currently the Senior Correspondent of PIJAlance in Lagos. He was previously the Campus Information Desk (CID) Editor.