The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that a National Industrial Court order cannot halt the ongoing strike by Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers. NLC leadership insists the strike will continue despite the ruling. Meanwhile, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has warned striking workers to resume duties or face sanctions.
The national leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has firmly stated that the order from the National Industrial Court cannot disrupt the ongoing strike declared by FCTA workers. In a bold stance, NLC has dared FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, asserting that the court's directive on Federal Capital Territory workers will not break their resolve to strike. This comes amid escalating tensions over the labour action in Abuja, Nigeria's capital territory. Earlier on January 27, 2026, Wike issued a stern warning to the striking FCTA staff, urging them to return to work immediately or risk facing sanctions. The NLC's position highlights the union's determination to push forward with the strike, viewing the court order as insufficient to alter their course. No specific reasons for the strike were detailed in the reports, but the defiance underscores ongoing labour disputes in the public sector.
