The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its nationwide strike that began on Monday, June 2, 2025, following productive discussions with representatives of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
According to a communique released after the meeting and signed by all stakeholders present, JUSUN agreed to pause the industrial action for one month to allow for negotiations with the federal government.
"Engage the Federal Government to release funds to the Judiciary within one month, and that upon the release of the funds, the demands by the JUSUN be implemented immediately," the communique stated.
Key Demands by JUSUN
The union's demands include:
Implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage and its arrears
25-35 percent salary increase
A month's wage award and their arrears
The strike, which was ordered by JUSUN's national headquarters in Abuja, had directed members to commence nationwide action from midnight of June 1, 2025. On the first day of the strike, the Federal High Court Chapter of the union locked out judges, lawyers, staff, and litigants from accessing court premises.
Marwan Adamu, National President of JUSUN, had earlier on Monday indicated that all organs of the union would meet to review and take necessary action following feedback from the strike's implementation.
Resolution and Way Forward
The communique further explained that "consequent upon the commitment of the CJN, JUSUN and organs after due consideration agreed to suspend the ongoing industrial strike action."
With this development, JUSUN has directed its members to resume work on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The suspension comes after intervention from the CJN, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and other stakeholders.
BenriNews reports that courts across the country are expected to resume normal operations as judiciary workers return to their duties, bringing relief to the justice system that had been temporarily paralyzed by the industrial action.
