Abuja, Nigeria – The standoff between organised labour and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has officially ended, paving the way for affected employees to immediately return to work.
A joint circular issued on Tuesday to all affiliates of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) confirmed the resolution. The document was signed by TUC Secretary-General Mr. Nuhu Toro and Acting NLC General Secretary Mr. Benson Upah.
The breakthrough followed a conciliatory meeting between labour leaders and FCT Minister Mr. Nyesom Wike, convened at the request of the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the FCT, Sen. Mohammed Bomoi. Discussions began late Sunday night and continued until early Monday morning, addressing all concerns raised by members of the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC).
According to the circular, the FCT minister assured “mutual respect” and committed to ongoing engagement on labour matters. Both parties also agreed that no worker would face victimisation for participating in the strike, and that all pending cases at the National Industrial Court would be withdrawn immediately.
Labour leaders directed all affected workers to return to their duties without delay, emphasizing that dialogue and firm assurances against victimisation were key to suspending the industrial action.
The strike, which began on January 19, stemmed from unresolved grievances, including welfare concerns and allegations of high-handedness by the FCT Administration.
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