Kwara Judiciary Workers Shut Courts Over Pay Dispute

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Kwara State chapter, has declared an indefinite strike, grounding court activities across the state.

The action began on Monday, August 25, 2025, after the union accused the government of failing to implement the Consolidated Judicial Salary Structure (CONJUSS) and review workers’ pay.

The union explained that salaries and allowances of judiciary staff in Kwara were last reviewed in 2010 under former Governor Bukola Saraki. Fifteen years later, it said workers have been left behind despite rising inflation and worsening economic hardship.

JUSUN stressed that while judges and senior judicial officers enjoy better welfare packages, the staff who form the foundation of the justice system are neglected. The union argued that the disparity raises concerns about fairness within the state government’s treatment of its workforce.

The union disclosed that it had issued several strike notices before this action. A 21-day ultimatum between July 25 and August 18, and a seven-day notice ending on August 25, were both ignored by the state government.

According to JUSUN, the implementation of CONJUSS is not negotiable, and all judiciary workers in the state have been directed to remain at home until their demands are met.

With courts now shut, the strike is expected to disrupt judicial proceedings across Kwara, leaving many cases pending until the dispute is resolved.