By Abuja, Nigeria
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have said they will stage a peaceful solidarity rally on February 3 in support of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC).
The unions communicated this in a joint statement signed by the General Secretary of the (NLC), Benson Upah and the Secretary General of the (TUC), Mr Nuhu Toro in Abuja.
According to the statement, the solidarity is in support of the strike by Federal Capital Development Authority (FCTA) workers, led by (JUAC) over unpaid salaries.
The strike followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued on January 7th 2026, demanding that the (FCTA) management address long-standing labour and welfare grievances. According to the union, the rally is to reaffirm labour’s collective resolve that an injury to one worker remains an injury to all within the Nigerian labour movement.
“The action will send a clear message that labour will resist all forms of intimidation and injustice against workers,” they said.
The unions maintained that the struggle was legitimate, non-negotiable and would be sustained until justice was achieved. They added that their support for JUAC members remained total and unwavering.
They directed all affiliates and state councils to mobilise members in large numbers for the rally, adding that intimidation and repression would not weaken workers’ resolve.
