Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), operating under the umbrella of the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC), have declared an indefinite strike action scheduled to begin on Monday, January 19, 2026, following unresolved grievances with the FCTA management over welfare and career-related issues.
The decision to embark on the strike was announced in a joint statement issued by JUAC leaders, directing all workers across FCTA secretariats, departments, agencies, parastatals, and area councils to withdraw their services indefinitely until their demands are addressed.
The unions said the strike followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the FCTA on January 7, 2026, which they claimed was ignored despite several engagements and appeals to the authorities to intervene in the matter.
Among the core grievances listed by the workers are unpaid promotion arrears, outstanding wage awards, and delays in the payment of other statutory entitlements, which they say have negatively affected staff morale and productivity across the administration.
JUAC also accused the FCTA of stalling promotion exercises and mishandling recent promotion examinations, describing the process as flawed and detrimental to the career progression of many qualified workers.
- Bournemouth Humiliate Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford as Carrick Faces Mounting Pressure
Bournemouth delivered another painful blow to Manchester United on Sunday,… - Tragedy in Kogi: Police Corporal Allegedly Kills Female Colleague, Takes Own Life After Reported Relationship Crisis
A tragic shooting incident involving two serving police officers has…
In addition, the unions expressed concern over what they described as the continuous extension of service for retired directors and permanent secretaries, a practice they argue has blocked advancement opportunities for eligible officers within the system.
Other issues raised include the alleged non-remittance of pension deductions and National Housing Fund contributions, as well as poor working conditions and reported cases of staff intimidation in some departments.
The unions warned that the strike would effectively ground administrative activities across the Federal Capital Territory, including operations in the six area councils, with wide-ranging implications for public service delivery in Abuja.
As of the time of filing this report, the FCTA management had yet to issue an official response to the strike declaration, while efforts to obtain comments from relevant officials proved unsuccessful.
JUAC leaders insisted that the strike would remain in force until concrete commitments are made to address all outstanding issues, urging workers to comply fully with the directive as residents of the FCT brace for disruptions to government services.
