The Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Kwara State Chapter, has commenced an indefinite strike over the alleged failure of the state government to implement the Consolidated Judicial Salary Structure (CjSS) and review the salaries of judiciary workers.

The industrial action began on Monday, 25 August 2025, following a seven-day strike notice issued the previous week, during which the union expressed frustration over the prolonged neglect of judicial staff welfare.

In a statement signed by the union's Public Relations Officer, Aliu Ahmad Gold, JUSUN confirmed the strike after exhausting all negotiation channels with the government.

"We, the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Kwara State Chapter, regret to inform the general public that after exhausting all avenues for dialogue and negotiation, we have been left with no choice but to proceed on an industrial strike effective today, Monday, August 25, 2025," the statement read.

The union noted that the last salary review for judicial workers in the state occurred during the administration of former Governor Bukola Saraki, and described the current administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as "regrettably indifferent" to their plight.

Court operations across the state have been disrupted as union members refuse to resume duty until their demands are met.

The statement added, "We find it deeply regrettable that the judiciary, which stands as a crucial and equal arm of the government, is experiencing this unprecedented low treatment, while other branches have apparently been afforded the privilege of operating smoothly and enjoying various benefits, unchecked and unhampered."

The union stated the disparity in treatment of workers raised concerns about fairness and balance within the governmental system, noting it highlighted the pressing need to address such inequities to ensure that all branches function autonomously and justly within their respective roles.

"We have written several letters to the management and the state government, including a 21-day strike notice between July 25 and August 18, 2025, and a seven-day notice to the Kwara state government between August 18th and 25th, 2025, but our demands have fallen on deaf ears, and we have been met with utter disregard," JUSUN explained.