The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has filed a suit at the National Industrial Court (NIC) in Abuja, challenging the ongoing strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
The legal action follows the commencement of an indefinite industrial strike by the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) after the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum, which led to the shutdown of major government offices, including the FCTA Secretariat.
Court documents show that Wike and the FCTA are seeking an order restraining the unions from picketing, blocking offices, or disrupting official activities within the territory.
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The suit, marked NICN/ABJ/17/2026, has been fixed for hearing on Monday.
Justice E. D. Subilim has approved substituted service of court processes on the union leadership, directing that service be carried out through newspaper publication and by posting notices at the JUAC office within the FCTA Secretariat.
Despite the court action, JUAC has insisted it will continue the strike, saying workers’ demands have not been met. The union has urged its members to remain at home until further notice.
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