The Federal Capital Territory Administration has disclosed that 10 of the 14 demands put forward by striking workers have already been met, with efforts ongoing to resolve the remaining four.
This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, who noted that the administration’s engagements to address the workers’ concerns have been sustained and far-reaching.
Workers of the FCTA and the Federal Capital Development Authority on Monday commenced an indefinite strike, bringing government activities across Abuja to a standstill.
The strike resulted in the shutdown of government offices, including the FCTA Secretariat, where heavy security presence was observed early in the day.
Personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Nigeria Police Force were deployed at the entrance of the Secretariat, barring workers from accessing the premises.
The industrial action followed an earlier notice issued on Friday, in which workers announced plans to shut down government offices across the FCT and its area councils.
The decision was taken by the Joint Union Action Congress, which directed workers across all cadres to withdraw their services, citing the authorities’ failure to resolve long-standing labour and welfare concerns.
It was reported that the strike followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the FCTA management, which the unions said was ignored despite several meetings held within the period.
The ultimatum, which took effect from January 7, 2026, was conveyed in a statement dated January 8 and jointly signed by the President of the Joint Union Action Congress, Comrade Rifkatu Iortyer, and the Secretary, Comrade Abdullahi Saleh.
The unions said unresolved issues include outstanding promotion arrears, delayed promotions, and the continued extension of service for retired directors and permanent secretaries.
They also accused the administration of failing to remit workers’ pension contributions and National Housing Fund deductions.
