Tag: FCT workers

Parts of Abuja were thrown into chaos on Monday as aggrieved workers reportedly pursued the motorcade of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike amid ongoing protests over unpaid salaries and welfare concerns. The workers, who have been on strike, became visibly agitated when Wike’s convoy passed, with a video obtained by Naija News showing protesters chanting “ole” (thief) and advancing toward the minister’s vehicles, demanding immediate action on their grievances. The incident occurred during a wider protest by staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), who staged a picket at the National Industrial Court in Abuja as part of an indefinite strike over long-standing labour disputes. The NLC affirmed full support for the strike, calling it a justified response to what it described as continuous violations of workers’ rights by FCTA management and political leadership. Protesters listed several unresolved issues, including unpaid promotion arrears, poor working conditions, and lack of essential tools, saying repeated engagements with FCTA authorities had failed to resolve their concerns. At the court, workers carried placards demanding Minister Wike’s removal, reflecting mounting frustration among civil servants over unaddressed welfare issues. The protest disrupted sections of Abuja’s central district, highlighting deepening discontent with administrative responses. Labour leaders emphasized that the strike is a measure of last resort after months of unsuccessful negotiations with the FCTA.