FCTA workers appeal court verdict, resume strike

The workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) on Thursday resumed the indefinite strike they began on January 19 over unresolved welfare issues.

Only a few workers were seen around the FCTA Secretariats, Departments and Agencies, compared to the massive turnout on Wednesday.

The development was in compliance with the JUAC directive to the workers to stay at home.

The action followed the appeal of the ruling of the National Industrial Court on January 27, 2026, which directed the workers to suspend the strike and adjourned the matter to March 23.

The union filed the appeal against the decision of the industrial court through its lead counsel, Femi Falana (SAN).

Following the ruling, the acting Head of the Civil Service of the FCT, Nancy Nathan, directed all workers to resume work on Wednesday.

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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike equally warned that there would be consequences for any worker who refused to resume.

Wike assured the workers that the FCTA was open to reasonable negotiation, adding however that the majority of their demands have been addressed.

However, consequent on the appeal of the industrial court ruling, the JUAC Secretary, Abdullahi Saleh, in a circular on Wednesday, told the workers that the strike continued from Thursday.

He urged the workers to stay at home and pray for the success of the strike, stressing that the struggle demands unity, discipline, and unwavering commitment.

The Star