By Samuel Adeola
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), has suspended its planned nationwide strike scheduled to commence on June 2, 2025, giving the federal government a two-week ultimatum to meet its demands.
The union announced the suspension on Sunday following a series of high-level meetings with the Minister of Labour and other key stakeholders, held on the directive of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
In a statement signed by Joel Ebiloma, Public Relations Officer of the National Judicial Council (NJC), Chapter of JUSUN, the union said the grace period was to allow the government resolve issues with the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation.
Top among the union’s demands are the immediate release of statutory allocations to the judiciary as captured in the 2025 Appropriation Act, payment of arrears of the Wage Award, the new minimum wage, and the 25% and 35% salary increments.
“In light of the above, NJC JUSUN hereby directs all staff to report to duty on Monday,” the statement read, calling off the strike temporarily.
JUSUN thanked its members for their “patience, courage, and understanding” and expressed confidence in the efforts of NJC Secretary, Malam Ahmed Gambo Saleh, to secure the release of the funds.
“We believe that with the commitment shown by our able Secretary, Malam Ahmed Gambo Saleh, the required funds will be released within the stated time frame, and we shall all have cause to smile,” it added.
