Normal operations resumed across the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and its affiliated Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on Wednesday, following a court order suspending the ongoing strike by workers.
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, presided over by Justice E. D. Subilim, delivered the ruling on Tuesday, directing that the industrial action by members of the Joint Union Action Committee be suspended immediately to facilitate dialogue between the workers and the administration.
Reacting to the ruling, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, urged workers to comply with the court order and return to their duties without delay.
“While the right to protest is recognised in a democratic setting, court orders must be respected at all times,” he emphasized.
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Following the judgment, the Acting Head of the Civil Service of the FCT, Mrs. Nancy Sabanti, issued a circular instructing all Secretariats, Departments, and Agencies (SDAs) to reopen and strictly maintain attendance records.
The directive also tasked permanent secretaries and heads of departments to enforce immediate resumption of work, while assuring staff of the administration’s commitment to their welfare.
A visit to the FCTA Secretariat and several affiliated MDAs on Wednesday showed widespread compliance, with workers seen actively engaged at their duty posts, signaling a gradual return to full operations across the territory.