13th February, 2025
By Paul Dada
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria has vowed to commence an indefinite strike on February 20 over the failure of the Federal Government to implement the national minimum wage for its members.
JUSUN in a communique released on Wednesday after an emergency meeting held at its Secretariat in Abuja, said it was issuing an ultimatum that begins on Thursday, February 13, 2025, and ends on February 19, 2025 for the minimum wage to be implemented. It said it would go on strike after the ultimatum expires if the government does not accede to its request.
The communique said, “The meeting principally centered on the expiration of the twenty-one (21) day ultimatum issued to all Heads of Federal Courts, FCT Courts, and Judicial Bodies.
“That after exhaustive deliberations, the following resolution was reached. That an additional seven (7) days’ notice is hereby given for the full implementation of the subject matter in line with relevant guidelines governing industrial disputes and the urgent intervention of the Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun.
“That the seven (7) days commence on Thursday, February 13, 2025, and ends on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
“That failure to implement our demands within this stipulated time frame will mean the union cannot guarantee industrial harmony. Consequently, the strike will commence indefinitely from Thursday, February 20, 2025.”
