Nigeria, Jan. 19 -- Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Monday commenced an indefinite strike, shutting down government offices across Abuja.

The industrial action led to the closure of key administrative offices, including the FCTA Secretariat, as workers stayed away from duty in compliance with the strike directive, Vanguard newspaper reported.

Security operatives were deployed to affected offices early in the day, while members of the public seeking official services were turned back at the gates.

The strike was directed by the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC), which represents workers across various departments of the FCT public service. The direct...