Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration have set Monday, 18 January 2026, as the start date of their indefinite strike.
The FCTA staff intend to shut down government offices across Abuja to press unresolved pay and welfare demands, union leaders said.
The action was ordered by the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC).
The unions said the strike followed the expiry of a seven-day ultimatum given to FCTA management after meetings failed to resolve grievances.
“Yes, we are embarking on a strike on Monday,” JUAC public relations officer Holina Adejoh told Punch.
JUAC listed several complaints, including unpaid promotion arrears, stalled promotions, the continued extension of service for retired directors and permanent secretaries, and alleged failure to remit workers’ pension and National Housing Fund deductions.
The unions also described a “mass failure” in the 2024 promotion exams that they say affected many staff.
The strike is expected to affect all FCTA secretariats, departments, agencies, area councils and parastatals, potentially grounding many public services in the territory.
The unions said copies of their strike notice were sent to the Minister of State for the FCT, the Chief of Staff and the Head of Service.
As of press time, FCTA management had not issued a public response to the planned walkout.
Union leaders warned the action will continue until the administration addresses their demands.
