The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has announced the suspension of its planned nationwide strike, which was scheduled to commence on Monday, June 2, 2025. The decision comes after a series of high-level meetings between union leaders, the Minister of Labour, and other key stakeholders in the judiciary, following the intervention of the Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
In a statement released on Sunday by Mr. Joel Ebiloma, Public Relations Officer of the JUSUN National Judicial Council Chapter, the union said it has granted a two-week grace period for the authorities to address their demands. The meetings, which took place over the past 48 hours, focused on resolving outstanding issues with the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation—particularly the release of statutory allocations to the judiciary as stipulated in the 2025 Appropriation Act.
The union’s demands include the payment of arrears for the Wage Award, implementation of the new minimum wage, and the recently approved 25%/35% salary increase for judiciary workers. JUSUN emphasized that the two-week suspension is to allow the Minister of Labour and other stakeholders time to ensure that the necessary funds are released and all pending issues are resolved.
“All staff are hereby directed to report to work on Monday,” the statement read, urging members to remain patient and united as efforts continue to secure their entitlements. JUSUN expressed optimism that, with the commitment shown by the Secretary of the Council, Malam Ahmed Gambo Saleh, the required funds will be released within the stipulated time frame.
The suspension of the strike averts what would have been a nationwide shutdown of courts, offering hope for a swift resolution and improved welfare for judiciary workers across Nigeria.
