The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) strike has entered its second day with courts across the country remaining shut, effectively paralyzing judicial activities nationwide.

JUSUN commenced the indefinite strike on Monday, June 2, 2025, following directives from the national body, which had instructed all members to withdraw their services until further notice.

The judiciary workers are demanding the payment of five months' wage award arrears, implementation of the ₦70,000 national minimum wage, and a 25/35 per cent salary increase.

Failed Negotiations Triggered Strike

According to the union, the industrial action became necessary after several unproductive meetings with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, who had been mediating the dispute.

A visit to various courts in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday morning confirmed the total shutdown of judicial activities. At the Federal High Court along Shehu Shagari Way, the entrance gates were locked, with only police and private security officers present at the premises.

Similarly, the FCT High Court in Maitama showed no signs of activity as of the time of this report, with court proceedings completely halted.

The strike has significant implications for Nigeria's justice system, as ongoing cases face indefinite delays, affecting litigants, lawyers, and the general public seeking judicial remedies.

This industrial action comes at a time when the judiciary is already dealing with case backlogs across various courts in the country.

There has been no official response from the federal government regarding plans to address JUSUN's demands as the strike continues.