The Osun State branch of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has embarked on a fresh strike over lingering issues of staff welfare and delayed promotions.
According to report, the strike order was issued on Friday, September 19, by the state JUSUN chairman, Comrade Idris Adedayo Adeniran, following an extraordinary congress of the union.
The union accused the state’s Judicial Service Commission, led by Chief Judge Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo, of ignoring its letters and ultimatum, failing to address the concerns raised.
According to Osun JUSUN, in a joint statement made available on Monday and signed by its chairman, Comrade Idris Adedayo Adeniran, and Secretary, Olaniyan Akeem Olatunji, “the industrial action, which takes effect from Monday, 22 September 2025, will involve the complete withdrawal of services by all judiciary staff across the state.”
Union leaders recalled that the judiciary workers had embarked on a strike that lasted more than three months between 2023 and 2024, which was suspended following a tripartite Memorandum of Agreement, MoA.
The union, in the statement, explained that efforts to resolve the current dispute had been frustrated.
The statement noted: “Despite our formal letter of September 3, 2025, and the subsequent three-day ultimatum issued on September 16, 2025, the Chairman of the Osun State Judicial Service Commission has not engaged with JUSUN leadership.”
JUSUN expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, branches in Osun State, who intervened by holding discussions with union leaders on Friday, September 19, 2025.
“We are particularly grateful for their commitment to reach out to senior colleagues in the state, who are best positioned to facilitate a resolution with the Honourable Chief Judge,” the statement added.
The union said the failure of the Commission to respond had necessitated further action, and therefore directed all judiciary staff, including judges’ drivers, heads of departments, heads of stations, and coordinating registrars, not to report to duty until the dispute is resolved.
“This industrial action shall continue until our outstanding demands are substantively addressed. We urge all staff to stand in solidarity and support this collective action, as we strive to protect our lawful rights and interests,” the leadership declared.
JUSUN outlined its demands, which include, “expedited promotions for judiciary staff for 2024 and 2025, sponsorship of staff to attend National Judicial Institute (NJI) training and capacity-building programmes, and improved welfare measures.”
The union also stressed that other state ministries and parastatals had already benefited from government approval of promotions and welfare packages, and insisted that the judiciary must not be left behind.
Meanwhile, a visit to the premises of the State High Court, Osogbo, showed that it was under lock and key.
The same scenario repeated itself at the Rent Tribunal, Oja-Oba, Osogbo, where the door to the courtroom was under locks.
