Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani
Kaduna State Government has reached an agreement with the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Kaduna Chapter, paving the way for the immediate suspension of the union’s one-week industrial action and the full resumption of judicial activities across the state.
The breakthrough followed a high-level meeting between government officials and the State Executive Committee of JUSUN held on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the office of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Kaduna.
In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the government said the meeting was convened to address the issues that led to the strike and restore normalcy to the state’s justice system.
JUSUN had embarked on the strike to press home demands bordering on the implementation of financial autonomy for the State Judiciary, consequential salary adjustments arising from the new minimum wage, payment of outstanding salary arrears for April and May 2021, as well as settlement of leave grant arrears.
According to the statement, deliberations between both parties were extensive and constructive, with all contentious issues resolved amicably in line with the directive of Governor Uba Sani.
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. James Kanyip, described the engagement as fruitful, noting that the resolution underscores the administration’s commitment to industrial harmony and the smooth functioning of public institutions.
He added that the government remains committed to strengthening the judiciary and ensuring that workers’ welfare is given due consideration within available resources.
The state government commended the leadership of JUSUN for what it described as maturity, understanding and cooperation throughout the negotiation process.
With the dispute resolved, judiciary workers have been directed to resume duties immediately to ensure the effective and uninterrupted delivery of justice to residents of Kaduna State.
Observers say the development is expected to ease the backlog of cases caused by the strike and restore public confidence in the state’s justice administration.
