Edino Chubiyo Cornelius 
ABUJA, Nigeria – Labour unions direct workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to resume duties immediately, ending weeks of industrial action that paralysed government operations in Abuja.
The order follows a marathon conciliatory meeting between union leaders and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, brokered by Senator Mohammed Bomoi, Chair of the Senate Committee on FCT.
In a joint circular issued on Tuesday, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) instructed all affiliates to return to work “in the interest of industrial peace.”
“All JUAC members and affiliates working in the FCT Ministry are hereby directed to resume work immediately,” the circular, signed by N.A. Toro and Benson Upah, states.
Union leaders say all grievances raised by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC)—including non-remittance of pension deductions, promotion arrears, and promotion irregularities—have been resolved.
Wike, according to the unions, assures workers of mutual respect and sustained engagement, while parties agree that no worker will be victimised for participating in the strike.
Both sides also agreed to withdraw all related cases at the National Industrial Court (NIC).
The strike, which began on 19 January, shut down several FCTA and FCDA departments and escalated into legal action after Wike filed suit against JUAC.
While the NIC orders workers to suspend the strike, labour unions initially defy the ruling, citing unresolved issues. The court later restrains unions from staging a protest scheduled for 3 February 2026, citing risks to public order.
With the latest agreement, normal operations are expected to resume across the FCT.
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