Osun judiciary workers call off strike after three months
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria in Osun State has ended its nearly three-month strike, allowing court activities to resume. The union, led by Idris Adeniran, made the announcement in Osogbo, directing staff to return to work from December 16, 2025. The strike began on September 19, 2025, over unresolved welfare issues. Recent meetings with key stakeholders, including the Chief Judge and the Department of State Services, helped facilitate a resolution.
What we know
- The strike began on September 19, 2025, due to unmet welfare demands by judiciary workers.
- Suspension of the strike takes effect from December 16, 2025, following progress in negotiations.
- The Judicial Service Commission has started addressing promotion issues for both 2024 and 2025.
- Affected staff are required to appear before the Commission on December 16 and December 17, 2025 for promotion exercises.
- Intervention by the Director of DSS and other stakeholders was key to resolving the dispute.
