Contractors that supplied COVID-19 medical equipment and items to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday, took to the major streets of Abuja, particularly around the Area 11 secretariat of the FCTA to protest against the partial payment of money allegedly owed them for three years.
The protesters blocked the entrance gate of the FCT Minister, causing gridlock and preventing vehicles from accessing the secretariat.
They specifically accused the Secretary, Health and Human Services Secretariat, Dr Abubakar of being indifferent to their plight, ignoring them and playing politics with their outstanding payment.
Bearing placards with inscriptions such as “FCT minister playing God over contractors,” “We are tired of fake promises, we need our money now,” “It’s wickedness to have employed our services and refuse to pay us. FCT minister act now,” the contractors said they had exhausted all avenues to get their money, hence the protest.
