The planned industrial action slated for June 2, 2025 by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suffered a major setback, as key arms of Nigeria’s judiciary—including the Supreme Court, National Judicial Council (NJC), and Federal High Court (FHC)—have pulled out of the strike.
This decision follows high-level interventions led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, who has reportedly secured concrete assurances from the Federal Government regarding workers’ demands.
Why the Strike Was Suspended
In a communique released after a strategic meeting, 12 principal officers of the Supreme Court chapter of JUSUN, led by Comrade Danladi Nda, confirmed their decision not to join the strike.
They cited:
- Direct intervention of the CJN
- Verifiable assurances from the Presidency and other federal agencies
- The CJN’s recent visits to the Presidency, where she formally tabled the workers’ grievances
“Joining the June 2 strike will amount to a misplacement of priority and render the CJN’s efforts futile,” the communique stated.
NJC, FHC Also Pull Out
The NJC JUSUN Chapter, in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Mr. Joel Ebiloma, said that a two-week grace period has been granted to relevant authorities to meet workers’ demands.
These include:
- Release of statutory allocations to the judiciary based on the 2025 Appropriation Act
- Payment of arrears for Wage Awards and the new 25%/35% salary increase
- Implementation of the minimum wage adjustments
Call for Unity and Patience
The Supreme Court workers praised the CJN’s leadership and appealed for calm and unity across the judiciary chapters nationwide. They have initiated dialogue with other federal court chapters to reconsider their stance and support ongoing negotiations.
“We urge those insisting on the strike to be patient and align with the CJN’s ongoing efforts,” the communique added.
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Background
The industrial action was initially announced by JUSUN in protest against delayed payments and inadequate funding of the judiciary. However, with the CJN taking a proactive stance, many now see the strike as unnecessary at this point.
Credible sources reveal that federal agencies have assured the CJN that the demands will soon be addressed comprehensively.
Conclusion
With the Supreme Court, NJC, and FHC now opting out of the June 2 strike, the future of the planned industrial action hangs in the balance. The CJN’s diplomatic engagement may just be the turning point that leads to a peaceful resolution and improved welfare for judiciary staff nationwide.
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