Judiciary Workers Strike Hits Abuja Courts, Judges Denied Access

Judiciary Workers Strike Hits Abuja Courts, Judges Denied Access

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) effectively halted court operations across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday, aligning with the nationwide strike initiated by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). JUSUN members denied access to courts, impacting judges, lawyers, staff, and litigants alike……….. CONTINUE READING

Key judicial institutions like the FCT High Court in Maitama, the Federal High Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court experienced a complete cessation of judicial activities.

Gates remained securely locked as JUSUN members enforced the strike directive. Private security guards and a few police officers were the sole presence at the Federal High Court in Abuja, denying access to lawyers, lit