Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have embarked on an indefinite strike, backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), over unresolved labour disputes. The protest, which began on Monday, saw workers picketing the National Industrial Court in Abuja, demanding the removal of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
The workers accused FCTA authorities of failing to address long-standing welfare issues, including unpaid promotion arrears, poor working conditions, and lack of essential working tools. They insisted that repeated engagements with the administration had failed to yield positive results, leaving them no option but to take drastic action.
During the protest, workers displayed placards with bold inscriptions, including “Wike must go!!”, “Abuja no be Rivers”, “Pay promotion arrears”, “Enough is Enough”, and “No working tools”. The NLC said its decision to back the strike was informed by the FCTA’s failure to respect workers’ rights and honour previous agreements.
The protest attracted a security presence around the National Industrial Court, with workers marching peacefully within the premises while chanting solidarity songs. As of the time of filing this report, FCTA authorities were yet to issue an official response to the workers’ demands ยน.
