The National Industrial Court has ordered workers under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) to suspend their ongoing strike.
Following the order, the secretariats of the Federal Capital Territory Administration have reopened for Official engagements.
The National Industrial Court issued an order restraining JUAC and its leadership from continuing with the strike, pending the determination of a substantive suit filled by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and the FCTA.
The Court emphasized that the right to industrial action is not absolute and must cease once a dispute is referred to the Court.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike urged Staff to resume, warning of legal consequences for non compliance.
He added that his administration is opened to genuine negotiations with the leadership of the union, but will not bow down to intimidation.
Meanwhile, despite the Court order, some FCTA Premises remained deserted on the first day of the order, with activities yet to fully pick up.
Security personnel were stationed at strategic locations within the FCTA premises to maintain order and prevent breakdown of law and order.
The President of the Joint Union Action Committee, JUAC, Rifkatu Lorter said as a party to the suit, she will abide with the court judgement declaring the strike as a Win Win situation.
