The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has directed its members across the country to suspend their planned nationwide industrial action that was scheduled to commence on June 2, 2025.

According to a statement released on Sunday by Mr. Joel Ebiloma, the Public Relations Officer of JUSUN National Judicial Council Chapter, the suspension will last for two weeks to allow authorities to address pending issues.

The decision to postpone the strike follows intensive negotiations held over the past 48 hours between JUSUN representatives, the Minister of Labour, and other stakeholders from the Judiciary, as mandated by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.

"Having had several deliberations with the various stakeholders, NJC JUSUN is working round the clock to resolve all pending issues," the statement read in part.

Key Demands and Agreements

During the two-week grace period, the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation is expected to release statutory allocations to the Judiciary based on the 2025 Appropriation. These funds should cover several outstanding payments including:

- Arrears of the Wage Award
- Minimum wage adjustments
- The 25%/35% salary increase that had been previously approved

The union expressed confidence that with the efforts of Malam Ahmed Gambo Saleh, Secretary of the Council, "the required funds will be released within the stated time frame and all of us shall have cause to smile following our collective victory."

JUSUN has consequently directed all staff to report to work on Monday, June 2, to allow relevant stakeholders engage with the necessary authorities on resolving the outstanding issues.

The union also commended its members for their "patience, courage, and understanding" throughout the negotiation process.

This development comes as a relief to the Nigerian judicial system, which would have faced significant disruptions had the strike proceeded as initially planned.