Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, under the Joint Union Action Committee, JUAC, resumed their indefinite strike on Thursday, which they initially began on January 19 over unresolved welfare concerns.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) observed that only a few workers were present across FCTA secretariats, departments and agencies, a stark contrast to Wednesday’s heavy turnout.
The low attendance followed JUAC’s directive for workers to remain at home.
Following the court’s ruling, Mrs Nancy Nathan, the acting Head of the Civil Service of the FCTA, directed all workers to resume duties on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, warned that there would be consequences for any worker who failed to return to work.
He also assured the staff that the FCTA remained open to reasonable negotiations, noting that “the majority of the demands have been addressed”.
