The Supreme Court chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has announced that it will not join the nationwide strike planned by its colleagues in lower courts across the country. The strike, set to commence on June 1, 2025, is in response to the government’s failure to implement agreed wage increases for judicial workers.
According to the union, the unique circumstances of the Supreme Court and its ongoing engagements make it impractical to participate in the strike.
The decision was reached following an emergency meeting of the chapter’s executive members, held at the Supreme Court complex on May 31.
The chapter stressed that although it understands the broader concerns of judiciary workers nationwide, the prevailing situation at the Supreme Court is different and demands a tailored approach.
The chapter’s decision was influenced by the substantial efforts made by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatukunbo Kekere-Ekun, to resolve the outstanding financial obligations to judiciary workers.
The CJN has even taken the extraordinary step of visiting the office of the President to advocate directly for the payment of the outstanding arrears owed to judiciary workers and has issued multiple formal appeals to highlight the plight of judiciary staff and secure their entitlements.
The Supreme Court chapter views its position as consistent with the best interests of its members and in line with the overall mission of the judiciary.
Despite pressures from some staff members who support participation in the strike, the chapter leadership has called for patience and restraint, reaffirming its commitment to working tirelessly to achieve a positive outcome without disrupting essential judicial services at the apex court.
