Staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have been directed to resume duties immediately following a ruling by the National Industrial Court suspending the ongoing strike action in the territory.
The order was issued on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, by Honourable Justice E. D. Subilim, who directed the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) to suspend the industrial action, paving the way for the restoration of normal activities across the FCT.
Acting on the court’s decision, the Acting Head of the Civil Service of the FCT, Mrs. Nancy Sabanti, issued a circular mandating all workers to return to their duty posts across all Secretariats, Departments and Agencies (SDAs) without delay.
The circular also instructed Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Departments and Agencies to ensure strict monitoring of attendance registers to guarantee full compliance with the directive.
While reaffirming management’s commitment to the welfare of staff, the Head of Service stressed that the court order is binding and must be obeyed by all concerned.
The directive is expected to bring an end to the labour disruption that had affected public service delivery in the nation’s capital, as workers are now required to resume work immediately.
