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Moment protesters attempted to block Wike’s convoy at FCTA secretariat in Abuja (Video)
The action by the unions followed mounting grievances over unresolved labour issues in the FCT.
Tension flared on Thursday at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Secretariat as members of the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) attempted to intercept the convoy of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The incident occurred as the minister was leaving the FCTA Secretariat through a rear exit amid the ongoing industrial action by FCTA workers.
Eyewitnesses said protesting workers moved towards the minister’s convoy in an apparent attempt to stop it, forcing security operatives to swiftly intervene and clear the route.
The protest is part of a broader strike action by FCTA workers and allied unions over unresolved grievances with the FCT administration.
There was no official statement from the minister or the FCTA at the time of filing this report, while union leaders maintained that the protest was peaceful and aimed at drawing attention to workers’ demands.
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