Public school teachers across the Federal Capital Territory have resumed academic activities after their union suspended a week-long strike. The Nigeria Union of Teachers took the decision after reviewing new commitments made by the FCT administration aimed at resolving the dispute. Union chairman Abdullahi Shafa explained that the government’s intervention, led by Minister Nyesom Wike, […]
Public school teachers across the Federal Capital Territory have resumed academic activities after their union suspended a week-long strike.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers took the decision after reviewing new commitments made by the FCT administration aimed at resolving the dispute.
Union chairman Abdullahi Shafa explained that the government’s intervention, led by Minister Nyesom Wike, played a key role in breaking the deadlock.
He revealed that the administration approved steady monthly funding to support teachers’ welfare, including the long-awaited 40 percent allowance and payment of outstanding benefits.
In addition to financial measures, the government also agreed to revisit promotion concerns, with plans to remove bottlenecks affecting career progression and reassess previous promotion exercises.
The union directed all affected teachers to return to their schools immediately, assuring members that their participation in the strike would not attract sanctions.
Despite the progress, union leaders stressed that they will hold the government accountable and will not hesitate to act if agreements are not fulfilled.
They also commended teachers for their discipline and unity, describing the industrial action as a necessary step to draw attention to unresolved issues.
The strike, which began on April 20, followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued over welfare challenges and policy delays affecting educators in the FCT.