Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has asked striking staff of the FCT Administration to resume duties in accordance with Tuesday’s order of the National Industrial Court, or face severe legal and administrative sanctions.
The minister’s stance followed an order by the National Industrial Court which directed an end to the industrial action that has paralysed the nation’s capital for over a week.
Addressing journalists shortly after the court’s decision, Wike insisted that the administration would no longer tolerate the disruption of government operations.
In a move intended to demonstrate the administration’s commitment to welfare, Wike disclosed that he has approved over ₦12 billion for the immediate payment of January salaries.
He argued that the continued strike was unjustifiable, alleging that the labour dispute had been “hijacked” by political interests.
“The administration was already in the process of mediation when some politicians hijacked the strike,” Wike stated.
He dismissed several of the workers’ demands as “frivolous” and unreasonable, noting that many issues had already been addressed through ongoing reforms.
The Minister highlighted the administration’s recent milestones, including generating over ₦30 billion in Internally Generated Revenue IGR, establishment of the FCT Civil Service Commission and massive ongoing investments across the territory.
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