The industrial action that paralyzed judicial activities in Abia State for two months has been called off. The Abia State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) announced the end of the strike on Thursday, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state government.
The strike, which started on March 15, 2026, was suspended immediately after the union’s congress ratified the agreement. The union’s chairman, Chinedu Ezeh, and secretary, Chibueze Nwachukwu, confirmed the development in a statement, noting that the MoU substantially addressed the workers’ demands.
The union expressed gratitude to Governor Alex Otti for his intervention and commitment to improving the welfare of judiciary workers. JUSUN also thanked the Chief Judge of Abia State, Justice Lilian Abai, judges, the Nigerian Bar Association, and the public for their support during the strike.
The union called for the full implementation of all agreements to strengthen the judiciary and enhance justice delivery across the state.