The ruling follows an indefinite strike that began on Monday by workers under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), over the non-payment of promotion arrears and other entitlements.
The National Industrial Court (NICN) in Abuja has issued an interlocutory injunction restraining leaders of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers’ union, their agents, and members from embarking on strike actions or any form of protest aimed at shutting down the administration’s activities.
The ruling follows an indefinite strike that began on Monday by workers under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), over the non-payment of promotion arrears and other entitlements.
Justice E. D. Subilim granted the application on Thursday, which was filed by the minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the FCTA.
The defendants, Rifkatu Iortyer and Abdullahi Umar Saleh, identified as president and secretary of JUAC respectively, were not present in court.
The FCTA’s legal team, led by Dr Ogwu J. Onoja, SAN, argued that the proposed strike was illegal and would paralyse the administration’s operations.
Justice Subilim held that the applicants had established a case warranting judicial intervention and consequently issued the injunction.
The court’s order restrains the union and its members from striking, picketing, locking out, blocking roads, or taking any action that would cripple FCTA activities.
Due to the defendants’ absence, the court also approved substituted service of the legal documents.
The case has been adjourned to Monday, January 26, 2026, for a hearing of the motion on notice.