The Abuja chapter of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), has denied calling off the ongoing nationwide strike.
News Band reported that the Federal High Court in Abuja was shut down on Monday, leaving lawyers, court staff, and litigants stranded and unable to access the facility.
The strike, declared by JUSUN’s national body, paralyzed business activities in and around the court.
The union had issued a directive on May 30, instructing all chapter chairmen to ensure members stayed home starting from midnight on June 1.
In a communiqué signed by Acting General Secretary M.J. Akwashiki, JUSUN attributed the strike action to unproductive meetings with the Minister of Labour and Employment.
The demands of the judiciary workers include the payment of a five-month wage award, implementation of the ₦70,000 national minimum wage, and a 25%/35% salary increase.
Meanwhile, in a statement issued on Tuesday, JUSUN said it has not called off the strike, adding that the strike action is still ongoing.
JUSUN urged its members to disregard any post, message, or rumor about the strike being called off.
It called on all members of the union to remain at home and stay away from their duty posts until an official statement from the leadership of the association is made.
The statement reads: “Dear Colleagues,
“Please be informed and reminded that the strike action is still fully in effect.
“Kindly disregard any post, message, or rumor about the strike being called off. Such information is false, misleading, and does not represent the position of the union.
“We urge all members to remain at home and stay away from their duty posts until you hear officially from the union leadership.
“We are fully aware of the situation and will communicate any updates through the proper channels.
“This is a critical time for our struggle, and discipline is key. Do not allow confusion or misinformation to derail our collective effort.
“Remain calm, stay united, and await further directives.”