Ten of the fourteen demands made by striking workers have already been fulfilled, according to the Federal Capital Territory Administration, and efforts are still being made to address the remaining four.

In a statement released on Monday, Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory on Public Communications and Social Media, stated that the administration's efforts to address the workers' concerns have been persistent and comprehensive.

Government operations in Abuja came to a complete halt on Monday as employees of the Federal Capital Development Authority and the FCTA began an indefinite strike.

Government buildings, including the FCTA Secretariat, which had a strong security presence early in the day, were shut down as a result of the strike.

Workers were prevented from entering the Secretariat by personnel from the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps stationed at the entrance.

The workers' announcement of preparations to close government offices throughout the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its local municipalities on Friday was followed by the industrial action.

The decision was taken by the Joint Union Action Congress, which directed workers across all cadres to withdraw their services, citing the authorities’ failure to resolve long-standing labour and welfare concerns.

It was reported that the strike followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the FCTA management, which the unions said was ignored despite several meetings held within the period.

The ultimatum, which took effect from January 7, 2026, was conveyed in a statement dated January 8 and jointly signed by the President of the Joint Union Action Congress, Comrade Rifkatu Iortyer, and the Secretary, Comrade Abdullahi Saleh.

The unions said unresolved issues include outstanding promotion arrears, delayed promotions, and the continued extension of service for retired directors and permanent secretaries.

They also accused the administration of failing to remit workers’ pension contributions and National Housing Fund deductions.