Courts in Ondo State were shut on Friday as judiciary workers begin an indefinite strike over financial autonomy implementation.
The strike was called by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Ondo State Branch, which on Friday gave a notice of the action.
In the notice, signed by the union’s secretary, Alade Kehinde, said the decision followed the expiration of the seven-day ultimatum issued to the State government on June 4, 2025.
According to the notice, “We, the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Ondo State Branch, hereby notify you that we will commence our planned industrial action starting today, June 13, 2025.
“This decision follows the expiration of the 7-day ultimatum issued to the Government of Ondo State on June 4, 2025, and the lack of response from the government to address the reneged parts of the agreements outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on May 20, 2015.
“We direct all our members to stay off duty starting from today, June 13, 2025, till further directive, and to adhere strictly to the industrial action guidelines.
“We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of all our members during this period.
“A PEOPLE UNITED CAN NEVER BE DEFEATED!!!”
