Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has issued a stern warning to striking judicial workers.
The governor said he is going to implement a “no work, no pay” policy if they don’t return to work.
Okorocha read the riot act on Monday, when the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Imo state branch played host to the governor at the Press Centre, Owerri, the Imo state capital.
While speaking to the media men, Okorocha said: “The judiciary workers in the state have been on strike for several weeks now. I want to warn them immediately that this administration will now adopt the policy of no work, no pay for as long as they fail to return to work. I will use their salaries for the development of the state.”
On the protests instigated as a result of the demolition of people’s homes and business outlets in and around the state capital environs, the governor promised to continue with what his government was doing and warned that: “I am looking ahead for the state. I am not deterred by the protests or what people say or write in the papers about this administration. People can say what they like, while I will continue to do what I think best for the state.”
Answering question on the proposed relocation of the Owerri Main Market, he said there was no going back on the plan.
“That market will be relocated to Egbeada. I know Vanguard will not like this proposal but it is a programme that must be accomplished,” the governor stated.
