BREAKING: Judicial Workers Call Off Nationwide Strike — Relief For Courts Across Nigeria

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) announced on Tuesday the suspension of its nationwide strike, which had commenced on Monday, following a key meeting with representatives of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and other significant stakeholders.

This decision was outlined in a communiqué issued after extensive discussions between JUSUN, representatives of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and other involved parties.

According to the communiqué, JUSUN agreed to halt the industrial action in response to the intervention by the CJN and other stakeholders, granting the Federal Government a one-month period to address the union’s demands.

“JUSUN has consented to the intervention of the CJN, Minister of Labour and Employment, NLC, and other stakeholders by allowing one month for negotiations,” the statement read.

The communiqué further noted that the Federal Government is expected to release funds to the Judiciary within this timeframe, with a directive that JUSUN’s demands be promptly implemented once the funds are disbursed.

JUSUN’s demands include the implementation of the ₦70,000 new minimum wage, payment of accrued arrears, a 25 to 35 percent salary increase, and settlement of five months’ wage award arrears.

In light of these commitments, JUSUN officially instructed its members nationwide to resume work on Wednesday, marking the end of the brief strike action.

The union expressed optimism that all agreements would be fulfilled within the agreed period to prevent any further disruptions in the judicial system.