Supreme Court Staff Union Declines Participation in Judiciary Strike
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Supreme Court Chapter, has said it will not be part of the indefinite nationwide strike declared by lower courts over unpaid wage arrears and non-implementation of salary increases.
The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the chapter’s executives held on May 31, 2025, at the Supreme Court complex in Abuja.
“Supreme Court Chapter of JUSUN hereby resolves not to join in the proposed strike action by the Federal Courts slated to commence 1st June, 2025,” the union stated in a communiqué.
According to the chapter, the peculiar situation at the apex court, coupled with ongoing interventions by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatukunbo Kekere-Ekun, makes strike action unsuitable at this time.
“The executives of the Staff Union came to conclusion after careful assessment of the issues, and subsequent efforts of the Hon., the CJN to resolve every outstanding, accruing to judiciary staff,” the communiqué read.
“The office is considering policies that will at the long run be beneficial to staff.
“Therefore, joining the proposed strike will amount to misplacement (sic) priority and neglect from the Supreme Court staff.”
The chapter praised the CJN for championing the welfare of judiciary workers, stating she had made extraordinary efforts, including visiting the President’s office to advocate for payment of outstanding arrears.
“Our chapter is discussing tirelessly with all Federal Court Chapters to put in cognisance of the restless effort and commitment by His Lordship the Hon., the Chief Justice of Nigeria,” the communiqué added.
The union further said it had not received any official directive from the JUSUN national headquarters mandating participation in the strike.
“Up till this moment, at the time of writing this report, the National Headquarters is yet to send the copy of the said circular to our JUSUN, Supreme Court Chapter,” it said.
While acknowledging the demands of judiciary workers across the country, the chapter maintained that its stance aligns with the interests of Supreme Court staff and ongoing internal reforms.
Despite pressures from some members urging solidarity with the strike, the chapter called for calm and patience.
It reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the CJN’s efforts toward ensuring prompt settlement of all dues owed to judiciary workers.
The communiqué was signed by twelve executive members of the Supreme Court chapter: Comrade Danladi Nda Y., Comrade Bala Sambo, Comrade Bala Nuhu Aseku, Comrade Comfort Ataghar M., Comrade Idrisa Sadiq N., Comrade Faustina Onyinyechi Amadi U., Comrade Adamu Yunusa Kyara, Comrade Musa N. Chonoko, Comrade Leonard Okafor, Comrade Godwin Afemonbhio, Comrade Christian Onwurah, and Comrade Iyal Muhd. Tukur.
Meanwhile, JUSUN’s Federal High Court Chapter has declared an indefinite nationwide strike effective from Monday, June 2, citing failure by the government to fulfil agreements on wage award and salary increases.
In a circular dated May 30, the union’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Gideon A. Maku, said:
“As a result of the failed negotiations and lack of government commitment, the Union has resolved to proceed on an indefinite strike effective from Monday, June 2.
“All members of staff are hereby directed to remain at home until further notice.”
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