Judiciary workers in Ondo State have called off their indefinite strike following a meeting with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa aimed at resolving the dispute over financial autonomy for the state’s judiciary.
The workers, under the umbrella of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), had commenced the industrial action on June 13, 2025, accusing the state government of failing to implement key provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) granting financial independence to the judiciary.
After days of stalled court activities, the union announced the suspension of the strike following a productive dialogue with Governor Aiyedatiwa.
To address the grievances raised by JUSUN, the governor directed the establishment of a committee to develop a workable plan for the timely and transparent release of funds to the judiciary.
The committee will be chaired by the Commissioner for Finance, Omowunmi Isaac, and include representatives from both the government and the union.
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Speaking at the meeting, JUSUN State Chairman, Oluwafemi Afolabi, presented the union’s demands and acknowledged the governor’s positive contributions to the judicial sector, particularly the recent increase in the number of judges serving in the State High Courts.
Afolabi expressed optimism that the new committee would ensure the full implementation of financial autonomy and pave the way for a more robust and independent judiciary in Ondo State.
The suspension of the strike brings relief to litigants, legal practitioners, and residents affected by the nearly two-week-long shutdown of court proceedings across the state.