The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its nationwide strike, which commenced on Monday. The decision was announced in a communiqué released on Tuesday, following a high-level meeting between the union’s leadership and representatives of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
Also present at the meeting were key stakeholders including the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, and representatives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). After extended deliberations, all parties reached a consensus leading to the temporary suspension of the industrial action.
According to the communiqué, JUSUN has agreed to a one-month window to allow for further negotiations and intervention by the CJN and other relevant authorities. During this period, the Federal Government is expected to release necessary funds to the judiciary.
The communiqué further emphasized that upon the release of the funds, all outstanding demands by JUSUN are to be implemented without delay. These demands include the full implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage and its arrears, a 25 to 35 percent salary increase, and payment of a five-month wage award along with accumulated arrears.
Citing the CJN’s strong commitment and the assurances given during the meeting, the union resolved to suspend the strike.
JUSUN has directed all its members nationwide to resume duties starting Wednesday.
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