Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration and the Federal Capital Development Authority have commenced an industrial action, shutting down activities across Abuja, over what they described as “unmet demands” by the Federal Government.
According to Channels TV, the main gates of the FCTA/FCDA Secretariat were shut as early as 7:00 a.m., denying workers and visitors access to the complex.
The strike is expected to affect all FCTA secretariats, departments, agencies, area councils, and parastatals, effectively grounding official activities within the Federal Capital Territory.
The action followed a late-Sunday circular from Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) leadership titled “Code Remain at Home”, instructing total compliance with the industrial action.
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“By this notice, all staff are advised to stay at home as the strike action declared by JUAC commences.
“Do not come to work because JUAC taskforce will be on ground to ensure compliance. ‘Aluta Continua! Victoria Acerta!’ The struggle continues, victory is certain!” the circular stated.
A JUAC official, who spoke on condition of anonymity at the sealed gate, framed the strike as a last resort.
“We have been pushed to the wall. Our agitations for a better working condition in FCTA have been ignored for too long. Enough is enough! We will remain at home until our grievances are addressed,” the official said.