Judiciary Workers Begin Strike in Ondo Over Unfulfilled Agreement
The Ondo State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has commenced an indefinite strike, citing the state government’s alleged failure to implement terms agreed upon in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed a decade ago.
The industrial action, which began on Thursday, June 13, comes after the expiration of a 7-day ultimatum issued by the union on June 4.
JUSUN accused the state government of ignoring the MoU signed on May 20, 2015, which focused on full financial autonomy and proper funding of the judiciary.
In a statement issued by the union’s leadership, JUSUN said the strike was the only available option left after exhausting dialogue.
“The government has failed to fulfill its end of the agreement despite repeated assurances,” the statement read. “Our members can no longer work under these conditions.”
As a result of the strike, courts across Ondo State have shut down, halting judicial activities and delaying ongoing proceedings.
Legal practitioners and litigants have been left stranded as the industrial action disrupts the state’s justice system.
The Ondo State government has not yet issued an official response, but pressure is mounting for it to engage in urgent negotiations to avoid further paralysis of the judicial sector.
This strike adds to the wave of labor discontent seen across several Nigerian states, as workers increasingly demand transparency, accountability, and the implementation of long-standing agreements.
