The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approached the National Industrial Court in Abuja to challenge the ongoing strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
The legal action follows an indefinite industrial strike declared by the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) after the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum, which led to the shutdown of key government offices, including the FCTA Secretariat.
Court documents show that Wike and the FCTA are seeking an order restraining the unions from picketing, blocking access to offices, or disrupting official activities across the territory.
The suit, marked NICN/ABJ/17/2026, is scheduled for hearing on Monday.
Justice E. D. Subilim has approved substituted service of court processes on the union leadership, authorising service through newspaper publication and the posting of notices at the JUAC office within the FCTA Secretariat.
Despite the court action, JUAC has maintained its position, insisting that the strike will continue until workers’ demands are addressed.
The union has directed its members to remain at home until further notice.
