On Monday, June 2, 2025, operations at the Federal High Court in Abuja were brought to a halt as members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) locked the court gates, preventing judges, lawyers, staff, and litigants from entering.
The action was in line with an indefinite nationwide strike declared by the union.
The strike followed a directive from JUSUN’s national leadership, issued on May 30, which instructed all state chapters to begin an indefinite industrial action from midnight on June 1.
The union is demanding the immediate payment of a five-month wage award, implementation of the new national minimum wage of ₦70,000, and enforcement of a 25 to 35 per cent salary increase for judiciary workers.
By mid-morning on Monday, the Federal High Court headquarters along Shehu Shagari Way in Abuja was locked down completely. No staff or court users were allowed inside, and normal judicial activities were suspended.
The scene reflected the seriousness of the strike, with no sign of compromise as the day progressed.
Although some JUSUN chapters in other parts of the country reportedly declined to join the strike, enforcement at the Abuja court was strict and total. Attempts to get statements from union officials were unsuccessful, as they were said to be in a closed-door meeting.
The shutdown has disrupted legal proceedings and left many Judiciary workers and legal professionals in a state of uncertainty. The impact is expected to grow if the strike continues without swift intervention or negotiation from relevant authorities.
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