The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has backed the indefinite strike by staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, describing the standoff as a battle towards what it known as an “oppressive and insensitive” administration.

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In an announcement by its president, Joe Ajaero, the NLC alleged sustained wage abuse, diversion of staff’ entitlements, intimidation, and violations of constitutional provisions and worldwide labour requirements by the FCTA management.

The Congress described the motion coordinated by the Joint Unions Motion Congress (JUAC) as unavoidable after years of alleged mistreatment throughout the capital’s administration.

The difficulty stems from claims that staff have been denied 5 months’ wage awards and excellent promotion arrears, which the NLC labelled unlawful withholding of salaries and a direct assault on livelihoods.

The union additional alleged that pension contributions and Nationwide Housing Fund (NHF) deductions haven’t been remitted since Might 2025, warning that such failures expose staff after retirement and undermine the way forward for public servants.

It described the alleged non-remittance as “financial sabotage,” arguing that deductions with out remittance quantity to systemic abuse.

Past pay disputes, the NLC accused the FCTA of suppressing dissent by restrictions on telephone use at work, intimidation, and detentions linked to union actions.

Following the escalation, the Congress directed all affiliate unions within the FCT to completely align with the strike, declaring the dispute a collective combat for staff’ rights throughout Abuja.

“This battle is now the battle of each employee within the FCT,” the NLC declared.

The NLC additional ordered staff to mobilize to the Nationwide Industrial Court docket on Monday, January 26, 2026, when the dispute is anticipated to be heard, urging a mass turnout to reveal organized labour’s presence.

It additionally introduced every day prayer and solidarity periods throughout the FCT from 8:00 a.m. to five:00 p.m., and known as for alliances with civil society, college students, and group teams, signaling that the confrontation has moved past office grievances right into a broader public battle.

The Congress vowed to maintain stress till its calls for are met, assuring staff of its full backing.