Judiciary Strike Ends as JUSUN, FG Agree on Wage, Funding Timelines

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The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has officially suspended its ongoing industrial action, directing all its members across the country to resume duties on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

The decision was reached after extensive deliberations and a series of meetings with top judicial and government stakeholders, including representatives of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi.

In a communiqué jointly signed by JUSUN’s National Vice President and ten other senior officials, the union explained that the suspension follows assurances from the federal authorities to meet its outstanding demands. Among the parties that intervened were the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and other relevant institutions advocating for dialogue.

As part of the resolution, the federal government has committed to release withheld funds to the judiciary within a month. Upon disbursement, the union’s demands—implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage, payment of arrears, a 25/35 percent salary increment, and a five-month wage award—are expected to be addressed immediately.

The communiqué was also endorsed by leadership from various JUSUN chapters, including the Federal Judicial Service Commission, Court of Appeal, Federal High Court, National Industrial Court, and judicial bodies within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The union warned that failure to fulfill the agreed terms may force it to reconsider its stance.

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