By Peter Omopo
Enugu, September 14, 2025 — The Enugu State branch of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has resumed its suspended strike action, citing the non-payment of the Consolidated Judiciary Salary Structure (CONJUS) and outstanding salary arrears.
In a circular dated September 12 and signed by the branch chairman, Comrade Sampson Ifedimma, and secretary, Comrade Onyia Jonas, JUSUN directed all judiciary workers in the state to withdraw their services effective 6:00 pm on Friday, September 12.
The union said the strike became inevitable despite Governor Peter Mbah’s recent announcement of full implementation of judicial financial autonomy. JUSUN accused the Chief Judge of Enugu State and the President of the Customary Court of Appeal of failing to operationalise this autonomy for staff welfare.
“We are not on strike for luxury or frivolities. We are on strike because workers’ welfare has been neglected and their sacrifices totally ignored. Silence in the face of injustice is betrayal,” the union said.
The demands include:
- Immediate implementation of CONJUS for all judiciary staff in Enugu State, pending since 2018.
- Payment of four months’ arrears owed to staff employed in the High Court since October 1, 2022.
- Payment of seven months’ arrears owed to staff employed in the Customary Court of Appeal on the same date.
JUSUN expressed “shock and disappointment” that Governor Mbah’s announcement of judicial financial autonomy at the recent NBA Conference had not translated into better conditions for judiciary workers.
“These injustices are a direct affront on the welfare and dignity of judiciary workers in Enugu State. This is nothing short of injustice. It is an assault on the sacrifices, labour, and humanity of judiciary workers,” the statement added.
While reaffirming its commitment to constructive dialogue, the union vowed that the strike would continue until all demands were fully met.
JUSUN called on its members to remain “resolute, united, and disciplined” in pursuit of justice and fairness.
