FCTA Denies Owing Salaries Amid Abuja Workers Strike
FCTA spokesperson Lere Olayinka clarifies workers are not owed salaries, addresses promotion arrears payment and court order to suspend industrial action in Abuja.
FCTA spokesperson Lere Olayinka clarifies workers are not owed salaries, addresses promotion arrears payment and court order to suspend industrial action in Abuja.
Federal Capital Territory Administration workers continue strike despite court order, demanding welfare improvements and minister's removal while Wike threatens sanctions.
The FCT Administration directs all departments to implement staff attendance registers following a court order suspending the JUAC strike, ensuring government operations resume immediately.
Tension erupted in Abuja as striking FCT workers chased Minister Nyesom Wike's motorcade during protests over unpaid salaries and welfare issues, backed by NLC.
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Administrative services in Abuja were paralyzed as FCTA and FCDA workers began an indefinite strike on Monday, January 19, 2026. The Joint Union Action Committee enforces full compliance, while management's response remains pending.
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FCT Administration workers under JUAC demand immediate resolution of long-standing welfare issues, including unpaid pensions, salary centralization, and promotion arrears, threatening morale and productivity.
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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has approved career advancement for over 2,000 FCDA and FCTA staff following recent examinations. The move signals commitment to welfare and a modernized civil service.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has approved the promotion of more than 2,000 FCTA and FCDA workers following a CBT. INEC also pledges credible polls for FCT and Osun elections. Read more.
Vice President Kashim Shettima and expert Dr Joe Abah outlined essential leadership qualities at a policy colloquium in Abuja. They urged public servants to embrace selflessness and integrity for good governance.
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