By Nworisa Michael
The Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN), Kano State branch, has suspended the industrial action earlier embarked upon by its members following negotiations with the Kano State Government.
The suspension was announced on Friday after several hours of deliberations between representatives of the association, labour leaders, and government officials.
Chairman of LOAN in Kano State, Barrister Aminu Abdullahi Shams, alongside the leadership of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), confirmed the decision shortly after the meeting.
The state government delegation was led by the Acting Head of Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, and included the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice as well as the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya.
According to the government, the suspension followed agreements reached between both parties aimed at resolving the concerns raised by the legal officers.
The strike began on March 11 after members of LOAN commenced an indefinite industrial action over unresolved welfare issues and unfulfilled commitments by the state government.
Among the grievances listed by the association were the alleged failure to implement salary adjustments for state counsel since 2022, non-payment of some allowances and arrears, and demands for improved welfare comparable to their counterparts in other states.
The association also raised concerns over unpaid fringe benefits, placement of some officers on appropriate grade levels, and the implementation of certain government policies affecting their conditions of service.
Before the strike commenced, there had been several engagements between the association and government officials.
LOAN said earlier discussions led to the establishment of an eight-member technical committee to examine the issues raised by the legal officers. Although the committee reportedly made recommendations and some received executive approval, the association said they were not implemented.
The association also revealed that it had earlier suspended a planned strike in February 2026, granting the government a 28-day grace period to address the issues, but the promised actions were not carried out within that time.
With the strike starting on March 11 and suspended on March 13, the industrial action lasted about two days, temporarily affecting legal operations in the state’s Ministry of Justice and government representation in court matters.
Following the latest meeting, the Kano State Government expressed appreciation to the leadership of LOAN, the TUC, and other stakeholders for what it described as their patriotism and maturity in reaching an agreement that led to the suspension of the strike.
