Abia government urges JUSUN to provide proof for leave bonus claims
The Abia State Government has called on the state chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) to end its ongoing strike and submit evidence of unpaid leave bonuses. Ikechukwu Uwanna, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, stated that payment would be made within 48 hours once the claims are verified. The government maintains that the consolidated salary already includes a leave bonus component. Njum Onyemanam, the Accountant General, reaffirmed the state’s commitment to timely payment for workers and pensioners.
What we know
- Ikechukwu Uwanna explained that JUSUN was asked to provide proof that their salaries do not already include a leave bonus.
- The government received a strike notice from JUSUN, demanding payment or threatening industrial action.
- The Attorney General said payment would be made within 48 hours if the union proves the leave bonus is not included in their salary.
- The government claims repeated attempts to verify judiciary staff have been frustrated by JUSUN, affecting pension payments.
- Njum Onyemanam emphasised the need for proper documentation from judiciary staff to process any outstanding payments.
