The executive council of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Benue State branch, on Tuesday suspended its indefinite strike.

This was contained in a memo signed by JUSUN chairman Terlumun Aba on Tuesday in Makurdi and addressed to the chief registrar of the state’s high court, directors in the Ministry of Justice, and judiciary staff.

The state’s chapter of the union had, on December 6, 2024, embarked on an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the new minimum wage.

Governor Hyacinth Alia had, in the last quarter of 2024, approved and implemented a N75,000 new minimum wage for all workers, which JUSUN rejected.

According to the memo, the national headquarters has approved the ongoing industrial action embarked on by the Benue branch to be suspended.
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‎”The suspension became necessary following a positive response from the Benue State government towards our demands.
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‎”In regards to the above, the chairman, Comrade Aba Terlumun, has directed all staff of Benue State judiciary to cease any further escalation of the strike and, as a matter of urgency, resume work tomorrow (Wednesday), April 23, 2025.
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‎”Your cooperation during the strike period is highly appreciated,” the statement read.

(NAN)