Osun CSOs Seek Urgent Mediation to End Judiciary Workers’ Strike

The Osun Civil Societies Coalition (OCSC) has urged immediate dialogue among key stakeholders to end the lingering strike by members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Osun State.

The coalition appealed to the Chief Judge of Osun State, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), and JUSUN leadership to return to the negotiation table in the collective interest of the state and its citizens.

Patriotic Insights News gathered that court operations across the state have been grounded since the industrial action commenced on September 19, 2025.

In a statement signed by OCSC Chairman, Comrade Waheed Lawal, the coalition stressed the need for swift intervention to restore judicial activities and uphold access to justice for the people of Osun.

> “Justice delayed is justice denied. The people of Osun deserve a functional, fair, and responsive judiciary that protects the rights of all citizens and sustains the rule of law,” Lawal stated.

 

The group acknowledged the legitimacy of the judiciary workers’ demands—ranging from improved welfare to overdue promotions and enhanced professional training—but called for calm and lawful engagement to resolve the crisis.

Sources within the judiciary attributed the deadlock to unresolved matters including the non-promotion of staff between 2024 and 2025, the lack of sponsorship for training at the National Judicial Institute, and welfare-related grievances aggravated by weak communication between JUSUN and the office of the Chief Judge, Justice Adepele Ojo.

Citing Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the Trade Disputes Act, the OCSC reminded both parties of their legal obligations to pursue peaceful resolution through mediation and conciliation.

> “It is imperative for both the judicial management and JUSUN leadership to adhere to these statutory provisions in the interest of industrial peace and constitutional order,” the statement read.

 

The coalition reaffirmed its commitment to promoting good governance, transparency, and justice, urging all parties to prioritise public interest and safeguard the integrity of the judiciary during the reconciliation process.

OCSC also appealed to the Osun State Government and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Osogbo Branch, to facilitate a neutral mediation platform as provided under Section 5(2) of the Trade Disputes Act.

Lawal emphasised that prompt action by all concerned would help rebuild public confidence in the judiciary and ease the hardship currently faced by litigants, lawyers, and citizens awaiting justice.