The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned that any FCTA worker refusing to resume duties from Wednesday, January 28, will face disciplinary action.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike said the administration has met with unions and addressed most of their grievances. He stressed that security agencies and FCT management have attempted dialogue, but some workers remain uncooperative.
“From tomorrow, if we see anyone blocking the gate, we will make you a scapegoat. The law must take its place,” Wike said. He added that of the 14 demands made by the workers, 10 have already been addressed.
The warning follows an indefinite strike by FCTA workers over unresolved labor and welfare demands, which has disrupted operations across major government offices in Abuja. Wike had earlier sued the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) over the industrial action.
On Tuesday, the National Industrial Court in Abuja ordered the workers to suspend their strike, ruling that the right to industrial action is not absolute once a dispute is referred to the court.
