Kwara law officers begin indefinite strike over unpaid allowances

Law officers in the Kwara State Ministry of Justice have commenced an indefinite strike over the alleged non-payment of statutory allowances and the failure of the state government to harmonise their salaries and conditions of service with those of magistrates.

 

The industrial action was announced by the Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN), Kwara State Chapter, in a notice issued on Monday.

 

The notice, signed by the association’s Acting Chairman, Kehinde Ayorinde, directed members to immediately withdraw their services until the government addresses their demands.

 

“Please, take notice that LOAN, Kwara State Chapter, commences her indefinite strike action today, July 27, 2026, until the government responds to her demands.

 

“Members would therefore suspend all official duties till further notice,” Ayorinde said.

 

The strike follows the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum earlier issued to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq over unresolved welfare issues.

 

The association accused the state government of failing to pay the outstanding balance of members’ 2020 furniture allowance, robe allowances for 2024, 2025 and 2026, and to implement the approved harmonisation of salaries, allowances and conditions of service for state counsel with those of magistrates.

 

According to the association, repeated appeals to the governor and the Office of the Head of Service failed to produce results despite assurances given after a three-day warning strike in October 2025.

 

The law officers maintained that they play vital roles in the administration of justice, including prosecuting criminal cases, providing legal advice to government agencies, drafting legislation and recovering public revenue through the prosecution of tax defaulters.

 

The association said it had resolved to embark on an indefinite strike after the government failed to meet its demands before the expiration of the ultimatum.