Law officers in the Kwara State Ministry of Justice have commenced an indefinite strike over the alleged non-payment of outstanding 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 signed by its Acting Chairman, Kehinde Ayorinde, directing members to withdraw their services with immediate effect until the government addresses their demands.

According to Ayorinde, the strike, which began on July 27, 2026, will continue until the state government responds to the association’s grievances.

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

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

LOAN said repeated appeals to the governor and the Office of the Head of Service failed to yield results despite assurances given after a three-day warning strike in October 2025.

The association maintained that law officers 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.

It warned that the strike would remain in force until the state government meets its demands.