Organised labour and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have resolved their disagreement, paving the way for the immediate resumption of work by affected employees in Abuja.

The development was conveyed in a circular issued on Tuesday to all affiliates of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the FCT. The circular was jointly signed by the TUC Secretary-General, Nuhu Toro, and the Acting General Secretary of the NLC, Benson Upah.

According to the circular, the resolution followed a conciliatory meeting between labour leaders and the FCT minister, convened at the instance of the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the FCT, Senator Mohammed Bomoi. The meeting reportedly began at about 11:45 p.m. on Sunday and ended around 3:51 a.m. on Monday after extensive deliberations.

Organised labour said all grievances raised by members of the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) were thoroughly discussed. The minister, the circular noted, assured labour leaders of mutual respect and continued engagement on labour-related issues in the FCT.

Both parties also agreed that no worker would be victimised for participating in the strike and that all pending cases at the National Industrial Court would be withdrawn immediately.

Following the agreement, the NLC and TUC directed all affected workers across the FCT Administration to resume work without delay. Labour leaders urged strict compliance with the directive in the interest of industrial peace and harmony, describing the outcome as a demonstration of good faith by all parties.

The workers had embarked on the strike on January 19 over unresolved welfare concerns and allegations of high-handedness.