The Nigerian Judiciary Staff Union (JUSUN) has asked its members across the country to postpone their planned two-week strike, which was set to begin on Monday, June 2.
The strike has been postponed due to the intervention of the Minister of Labour and other stakeholders who have held a series of talks with union leaders in the last 48 hours.
Mr Joel Ebiloma, Public Relations Officer of the JUSUN National Judicial Council Chapter, stated on Sunday that the two-week reprieve was granted to provide relevant authorities time to resolve outstanding issues.
The discussions included representatives of JUSUN from several federal judicial organisations, the Minister of Labour, and other judiciary stakeholders, as instructed by Nigeria’s Chief Justice, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to prevent court closures on June 2.
It was particularly agreed that the Minister of Labour and other key players would be allowed two weeks to resolve the outstanding issues with the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation.
During this time, the Accountant General is expected to make statutory allocations to the judiciary in compliance with the 2025 Appropriation Act, which comprises arrears of the Wage Award, minimum wage, and the 25%/35% salary increase.
The statement partly read, “Following the circular announcing industrial action from the National Headquarters of JUSUN for members at the Federal Judiciary level, scheduled to begin on Monday, June 2, 2025, a series of meetings were convened.
“These meetings involved JUSUN representatives from various federal judicial bodies, the Minister of Labour, and other judiciary stakeholders, as mandated by the Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria.
“After extensive deliberations, NJC JUSUN is working tirelessly to resolve all outstanding issues.”
JUSUN further noted that at the meetings held over the last 24 to 48 hours, it was decided to give the Minister of Labour and other key players two weeks to resolve the outstanding concerns with the Office of the Accountant General.
“In light of this, NJC JUSUN hereby directs all staff to resume work on Monday.
“This will enable the relevant stakeholders to engage with the necessary authorities to ensure the Accountant General releases the statutory allocations to the judiciary based on the 2025 Appropriation Act, which includes arrears of the Wage Award, minimum wage, and the 25%/35% salary increase.”
The statement added, “We commend the patience, courage, and understanding of all our respected members during this struggle.
“We are confident that with the dedication and zeal demonstrated by our able Secretary of the Council, Malam Ahmed Gambo Saleh, the required funds will be released within the stipulated timeframe, and we shall all have cause to celebrate our collective victory.”
