Workers employed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration have announced plans to shut down government offices across Abuja and its area councils as they commence a strike on Monday, January 19, 2026. The Public Relations Officer of the unions, Holina Adejoh, confirmed the development to PUNCH Online during a phone call with our correspondent on Friday. The strike is expected to affect all FCTA secretariats, departments, agencies, area councils, and parastatals, effectively grounding government activities within the territory. They also alleged that the administration had failed to remit workers’ pension contributions and National Housing Fund deductions. As of the time of filing this report, efforts to obtain a reaction from FCT authorities were unsuccessful, as the media aide to the FCT Head of Office, Tony Odey, did not respond to calls.

Source: Punch January 16, 2026 14:42 UTC