The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have thrown their weight behind striking workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The unions accused the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, of intimidation and condemned what they described as a one-sided ruling of the National Industrial Court. They said they were compelled to speak out in solidarity with FCT workers who had been shabbily treated by the minister, with the backing of the court. The labour unions accused the FCT administration of subjecting workers to intimidation, humiliation, insults and harassment, warning that such actions would not be tolerated. “The offences committed against the FCT workers are serious enough.