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The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has commenced an indefinite strike, shutting down major courts in Abuja, including the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, over unpaid wage awards and salary demands.
  • The strike began Monday, June 2, affecting courts across Abuja.
  • Entrances to the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal are locked.
  • Legal practitioners and litigants were left stranded.
  • JUSUN is demanding a five-month wage award, N70,000 minimum wage, and a 25/35% salary increase.
  • Supreme Court and NJC staff not participating, opting for further dialogue.
This industrial action by JUSUN underscores deep frustrations within the judiciary’s workforce over stalled wage implementation and unfulfilled promises. The strike, which has paralysed key federal courts, reflects a growing sense of urgency in public sector labour relations, especially as inflation eats into salaries.

While judiciary workers under the National Judicial Council (NJC) opted to give dialogue a two-week window, the broader JUSUN membership is digging in. If left unresolved, the standoff could further clog Nigeria’s overstretched legal system and deny justice to countless litigants.

The ball is now in the federal government’s court. Quick intervention is vital to restore judicial services, prevent case backlogs, and maintain public confidence in Nigeria’s justice system.