Workers strike: NLC, TUC hold solidarity rally in Abuja on Tuesday

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced that they will stage a peaceful solidarity rally in support of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

The unions announced this in a joint statement signed by the NLC General Secretary, Benson Upah, and his TUC counterpart, Nuhu Toro, on Sunday.

The solidarity is in support of the strike by Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) workers, led by JUAC, over unpaid salaries.

Workers under JUAC commenced an indefinite strike on January 19, shutting down key administrative offices, including the FCTA Secretariat and the FCDA.

The strike followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued on Jan. 7, demanding that the FCTA management address long-standing labour and welfare grievances.

According to unions, the rally is to reaffirm labour’s collective resolve that an injury to one worker remains an injury to all within the Nigerian labour movement.

“The action will send a clear message that labour will resist all forms of intimidation and injustice against workers,” they said.

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The unions stated that the struggle was legitimate, non-negotiable, and would be sustained until justice was achieved.

They added that their support for JUAC members remained total and unwavering.

They urged JUAC members to remain steadfast, courageous, and united in the defence of their rights.

The NLC and TUC said the planned rally was aimed at demonstrating collective resistance against injustice.

The unions added that the rally would be directed to the FCDA, insisting the rally would be lawful and peaceful.

The NLC and TUC directed all affiliates and state councils to mobilise members massively for the rally, adding that intimidation and repression would not weaken workers’ resolve.

The Star