Magistrates’ Association of Nigeria, MAN, Kwara State Chapter, has threatened to down tools if what it described as discriminatory welfare treatment among magistrates are not addressed by the state government.
A communique issued by the chairman of the association after an emergency Congress held on Wednesday, informed that the indefinite industrial action will begin on July 2, 2026.
The members expressed frustration over what they described as years of neglect by the state government.
According to the communique, the magistrates unanimously demanded immediate action on several welfare issues, including salary review, payment of outstanding allowances and equitable distribution of official vehicles.
The association lamented that a Grade Level 14 Magistrate currently earns less than a Grade Level 14 Court Registrar, describing the situation as unjust and demoralising for judicial officers.
The magistrates also decried the non-payment of furniture allowance, which is expected to accrue every four years.
The association, revealed that the furniture allowance was last paid during the administration of former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed.
Other grievances raised by the judicial officers include unpaid allowances and alleged disparities in the allocation of official vehicles, with some magistrates reportedly provided with vehicles while others were completely neglected.
The communiqué revealed that members initially demanded that a strike commence within 48 hours due to mounting frustrations, but the Chief Judge of the state reportedly “advised that any ultimatum must comply with due process and should not be less than seven days.”
“Following extensive deliberations between the magistrates and judicial authorities, both parties
