The Abia State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, has announced the suspension of its industrial action, which began on March 15, 2026.
The suspension of the strike follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abia State Government aimed at resolving the lingering issues.
The Chairman of JUSUN in Abia, Chinedu Ezeh, and the State Secretary, Chibueze Nwachukwu, who confirmed the suspension of the strike, said the decision took immediate effect after the agreement was ratified by the union congress.
The statement said the Memorandum of Understanding substantially addressed the concerns raised by the judiciary workers during the strike.
JUSUN commended Abia State Governor Alex Otti for his intervention and commitment to prioritising the welfare of judiciary workers in the state.
The union also appreciated the understanding and support of Abia residents and the general public throughout the period of the industrial action, especially in the collective effort towards strengthening and emancipating the judiciary.
It further expressed gratitude to the Chief Judge of Abia State, Justice Lilian Abai, members of the judiciary management, judges, the bench, the Nigerian Bar Association, senior lawyers, and members of JUSUN for their patience and solidarity.
JUSUN, however, expressed hope that all agreements reached in the memorandum of understanding with the Abia State Government would be fully implemented to further strengthen the judiciary and improve justice delivery across the state.
