The nationwide strike initiated by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has entered its second day, bringing judicial activities across the country to a standstill.
The strike, which began on Monday, May 30, 2025, was declared in protest over the non-payment of a five-month wage award, the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 national minimum wage, and the pending 25/35 percent salary increase for judiciary workers.
According to JUSUN, several meetings with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, failed to yield any meaningful resolution, prompting the indefinite industrial action.
“We have exhausted all dialogue options. This strike will continue until our demands are met,” a JUSUN spokesperson said.
Courts Deserted in Abuja
A visit to courts in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday revealed that court premises remained completely shut.
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At the Federal High Court on Shehu Shagari Way, gates were locked, and only police and private security personnel were seen at the entrance.
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The FCT High Court in Maitama was also deserted, with no court staff or lawyers present.
The strike has effectively paralysed legal proceedings across Nigeria, delaying thousands of pending cases, bail hearings, and other judicial matters.
Background
JUSUN’s strike is part of a broader trend of unrest among labour unions across Nigeria, many of whom are demanding fair compensation amid rising inflation and economic hardship.
Observers have urged the Federal Government to act swiftly to prevent a total collapse of the justice system.
