Kogiflame
The Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice Josiah Majebi has said that
arrangements have been concluded for the Judiciary of Kogi State to commence payment of the new minimum wage of N72,500 to it’s workers in the month of November.
He made this disclosure during a meeting with Management staff of the various components of the judiciary made up of the Judicial Service Commission, the High Court of Justice, the Sharia Court of Appeal, the Customary Court of Appeal and the leadership of the state’s branch of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN.
Addressing his audience on developments relating to the implementation of the new minimum wage in the judiciary, he revealed that the leadership of the judiciary has been engaging with the government since the Judiciary missed out as a result of the implementation process peculiar to the Judiciary when the implementation commenced in the state last month.
However, upon productive deliberations with representatives of government by the heads of courts in the state, the needed technical inputs on the implementation process of the new wage were completed and it would be implemented in the judiciary with effect from October.
The Chier Judge thanked
Governor Ahmed Ododo, and other state agencies with whom they worked to ensure that the implementation of the new salary scheme commences in the judiciary.
Reiterating that the welfare of workers remains a priority which will never be mortgaged for any other interest, the Chief Judge assured Judiciary workers of government’s readiness to promptly respond to their plights, needs, rights and welfare in general.
Adding that the leadership of the state Judiciary works within the same precinct, his lordship appealed to workers of the institution to reciprocate government’s kind gesture with loyalty and dedication to effective and effectual performance of their responsibilities.
While also reminding them that conscious contributions to the development of the state was imperative, he said civilized and peaceful dialogue with the state on matters of interest and demands should always be adopted. He advised workers to eschew rumour mongering but rather be intelligent enough to consistently place their opinions and statements on verifiable facts as a reflection of the organization where they are working.
He further appreciated the state government for the renewed intention and agenda to make Kogi State Judiciary an enviable institution in the country with particular inference to the state Governor for his positive contributions to the welfare of Judges by in providing them with official vehicles and also commencing the renovation of courts in the state.
In a swift reaction to the development on minimum wage, leadership of JUSUN issued a bulletin signed by its Chairman, Comrade Emmanuel Waniko, to its members to celebrate the good news: “The Union is happy to announce to you that the state Government has approved the payment of minimum wage for staff of Kogi State Judiciary with effect from October, 2024” states the bulletin.
This is even as the Union also reckoned with and appreciated the judiciary leadership’s efforts towards the implemention of the new minimum wage for its members: “The Union appreciates the Hon. Chief Judge of Kogi State, Hon. Justice Josiah Joe Majebi, and his brother Heads of courts, for their efforts to see to the implementation of the minimum wage for Kogi State Judiciary staff” the Union message read.
