The ongoing strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) has significantly impacted operations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) experiencing heightened activity and disruption on Monday.
The Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) effectively blocked the main entrance of the FCT Administration, known as the Minister’s Gate, preventing employees from accessing their workplaces. This blockade led to considerable confusion and halted operations as workers gathered around the gate, unable to enter or exit the premises.
JUAC President, Comrade Rifkatu Lortyer, took a firm stance, declaring that the blockade would remain until the authorities addressed their demands satisfactorily. She issued a directive to FCTA and FCDA workers, advising them to stay home in compliance with the strike guidelines.
“You know it is a long-time struggle over the minimum wage and the electricity tariff that is just added to it. And till now, the government has not reached a compromise. Since the national body NLC and TUC have declared a strike, we have to enforce it,” Lortyer stated.
The strike, initiated by national labour unions, stems from unresolved disputes over wage adjustments and working conditions. The disruption in the FCT’s administrative functions signals a deepening crisis that could impact various government operations across the city.
Security operatives were present at the entrance of the FCTA and FCDA to manage the situation as the strike gained momentum, causing significant disruptions in the Federal Capital Territory.
