Normal activities resumed on Wednesday across the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and its affiliated Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) following the return of workers to duty in compliance with a court order suspending their strike action.
The development came after a ruling on Tuesday by the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, presided over by Justice E. D. Subilim, which directed that the industrial action by workers under the Joint Union Action Committee be suspended immediately to allow for dialogue.
Reacting to the judgment, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike urged workers to obey the court order and resume work without delay.
“While the right to protest is recognised in a democratic setting, court orders must be respected at all times,” the minister said.
In line with the ruling, the Acting Head of the FCT Civil Service, Mrs Nancy Sabanti, issued a circular directing all Secretariats, Departments, and Agencies (SDAs) to reopen and maintain attendance registers to ensure compliance.
Dated January 27, 2026, the circular instructed permanent secretaries and heads of departments, parastatals, and agencies to enforce the immediate resumption of duties by workers, while reassuring staff of the administration’s commitment to their welfare.
A visit to the FCTA Secretariat and several affiliated MDAs on Wednesday showed significant compliance, with workers seen at their duty posts carrying out normal official activities, signalling a gradual return to full operations across the territory.
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