The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all its affiliate unions within the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to intensify the ongoing strike embarked upon by FCT workers under the umbrella of the Joint Unions Action Congress (JUAC).
NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero gave the directive in a statement described the indefinite strike as inevitable.
He said it was a response to gross administrative impunity and the systematic violation of workers’ fundamental rights by the FCTA management and its political leadership.
All workers have been directed to converge enmasse at the National Industrial Court on Monday for hearing on the matter.
Comrade Ajaero condemned the alleged illegal withholding of five months’ wage award and promotion arrears.
He described it as a denial of workers’ legitimate earnings, a direct assault on their livelihoods and a violation of the constitutional guarantee of remuneration.
Pensions contributions
The NLC also decried non-remittance of pension contributions since May 2025, and deductions for the National Housing Fund.
It noted that such actions amounted to economic sabotage against both serving and retired workers.
“This is capital accumulation by dispossession, plain and simple. It is unacceptable,” Ajaero stated.
He further accused the authorities of intimidating staff, banning phone usage and incarcerating workers, actions.
According to Ajaero, all these were deliberately aimed at weakening workers’ solidarity.
“Your struggle is our struggle. Your victory will be our victory. No retreat, no surrender. Workers united can never be defeated,” the statement read.
The NLC leadership also urged workers to commence daily prayer and solidarity sessions at designated venues across the FCT until their demands are fully met.
