The Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has dissociated itself from the planned indefinite strike action declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) FCT Council over the dispute between the FCT Administration (FCTA) and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT).
In a communique dated 6th October, 2026, the NLC FCT Council had directed all workers in the FCT, both public and private, to begin an indefinite strike from Wednesday, 7th October, 2026.
But in a statement issued by the TUC FCT Council, the union said it was not a party to the industrial action, stating that the directive was issued without any consultation with it or any of its affiliates in the FCT.
“The directive was issued without any consultation with the TUC FCT Council or any of its affiliates in the FCT. We took no part in the meeting that produced it, and we did not take part in the decision to call a strike. Accordingly, the TUC FCT is not a party to the said industrial action,” the statement read.
The TUC FCT said it believes that issues should be approached proactively and with effective strategies, especially where they concern children and the plight of workers.
Consequently, the council directed all its affiliate unions and members in the FCT to go about their normal duties and businesses and report to work as usual.
It also warned members not to be intimidated or coerced into joining any action that the TUC has not sanctioned, urging them to report any such incident to the TUC FCT Secretariat without delay.
Affiliate leaders were also asked to disregard any directive to set up “enforcement committees” that did not come from the TUC FCT.
“Members should remain calm, law-abiding and vigilant. Further guidance will come only from the TUC FCT leadership if the situation changes,” the statement added.
The TUC FCT expressed concern about the welfare of every child, teachers and all workers in the FCT, noting that such matters are best resolved through proper consultation and the established channels of industrial relations.
It said it remains open to that approach so that children’s access to education and a bright future is not disrupted.
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