Workers at the Supreme Court of Nigeria have opted out of the industrial strike action earlier scheduled to commence on June 2, 2025, by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), citing credible assurances obtained from the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
The decision to suspend participation in the strike was announced in a communiqué issued by the Supreme Court chapter of JUSUN, following a closed-door meeting where the CJN reportedly shared details of her interventions to address the workers’ grievances.
The communiqué, signed by 12 principal officers and led by the chapter chairman, Comrade Danladi Nda, stated that the CJN had made notable efforts to secure a resolution. It noted that the CJN had already visited the Presidency and presented the judiciary workers’ demands, including the release of statutory allocations and payment of wage arrears, the new minimum wage, and the 25%/35% salary increment as captured in the 2025 Appropriation Act.
“Joining the June 2 strike will amount to a misplacement of priority and an exercise in futility,” the statement read. “With the CJN’s commendable efforts, we owe her our unwavering support to ensure our entitlements are paid.”
The workers acknowledged that while sister courts might proceed with the planned industrial action, doing so at the Supreme Court would undermine the CJN’s engagement with relevant authorities.
“We pray that our colleagues remain calm and allow the CJN’s interventions to yield meaningful results,” the communiqué added.
The Supreme Court chapter further revealed that it has begun consultations with other federal chapters of JUSUN, urging them to reconsider and suspend the planned strike action.
Meanwhile, the Judiciary Staff Union at the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Federal High Court (FHC) have also announced their decision not to participate in the strike.
In a separate statement issued by Mr. Joel Ebiloma, Public Relations Officer of the JUSUN NJC chapter, the union disclosed that a two-week grace period had been granted to the authorities to address outstanding issues. The reprieve is to allow ongoing discussions with stakeholders, particularly the Accountant General of the Federation, to ensure the release of funds to the judiciary.
According to reliable sources, the CJN has secured firm commitments from federal agencies regarding the payment of all pending entitlements. The sources described the assurances as “concrete,” suggesting that further industrial action may be unnecessary if current efforts succeed.
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