The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have instructed workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to immediately return to work, following successful negotiations with authorities.
The directive came after a meeting involving the labour unions, Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and members of the Senate Committee on the FCT.
The talks began late on Monday and stretched into the early hours of Tuesday.
In a joint statement issued after the meeting, the unions said the grievances raised by the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC) were comprehensively resolved.
According to the statement, both sides agreed that all legal actions related to the dispute currently before the National Industrial Court should be withdrawn.
“The honourable Minister assured Organised Labour of mutual respect and sustained engagement going forward,” the unions said.
They also stressed that workers would not face any form of punishment over their participation in the industrial action.
“It was agreed that, arising from the strike action, no worker shall be victimised in any manner,” the statement noted.
“All outstanding cases at the National Industrial Court (NIC) shall be withdrawn immediately.”
As a result, the unions announced the suspension of the strike and directed members back to their posts.
“Consequently, all JUAC members and all affiliates of the TUC and NLC working in the Ministry of the FCT (MFCT) are hereby directed to resume work immediately,” the statement added.
“All affiliates are enjoined to comply strictly with this directive in the interest of industrial peace and harmony in good faith.”
The statement was jointly signed by Nuru Toro, secretary-general of the TUC, and Benson Upah, acting general secretary of the NLC.
