JUST IN : NLC, TUC suspend planned protest in Abuja, direct workers to end strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their planned protest in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and directed workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to return to work with immediate effect. The decision followed a meeting between labour leaders, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and members of the Senate Committee on the FCT. The meeting, which commenced late on Monday and extended into the early hours of Tuesday, resulted in an agreement that led to the suspension of the protest and the resumption of normal activities across FCTA offices. The development may bring an end to a dispute that originated from an industrial action by FCTA workers over unresolved labour and welfare issues. According to reports, workers under the FCTA, led by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), embarked on an indefinite strike on January 19, 2026, over unpaid allowances, welfare-related concerns, and other outstanding labour ma...
