Kaduna Courts Shut As Judiciary Staff Begin Indefinite Strike
Courts across Kaduna State were closed on Monday as members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) launched an indefinite strike.
The union is demanding the implementation of financial autonomy for the judiciary and the settlement of several outstanding entitlements.
The strike disrupted activities at the Federal and State High Courts, Upper Shari’a Courts, and Customary and Magistrates’ Courts, all of which were locked with banners reading, “JUSUN Kaduna State Chapter Embarks on Strike.”
At the Shari’a Court in Magajin Gari, courtrooms remained closed, although a few staff were seen attending to individuals seeking affidavits.
The industrial action follows a notice issued on October 23 by JUSUN secretary Nasiru Haruna, accusing the Kaduna State government of ignoring repeated correspondences, including a demand letter dated September 1 and an ultimatum letter of October 9, 2025.
JUSUN’s demands include full implementation of financial autonomy in line with the 1999 Constitution, consequential salary adjustments, and payment of withheld salaries for April and May 2021.
The union also seeks nine years of arrears on a 20 percent salary component dating back to 2016, settlement of leave and transport grants covering nine years, and payment of outfit allowances for judiciary staff.
The union said the strike decision was taken at an emergency meeting on October 13, warning that the industrial action would continue until all demands are met.
The strike is expected to stall judicial proceedings across the state, affecting both civil and criminal cases until the government addresses the grievances.
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