Public school teachers across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commenced an indefinite strike, citing the Federal Government’s failure to address their demands.
A visit to several schools in the territory, including LEA Primary School in Area 10, Garki, and Government Science Technical College in Area 3, Garki, revealed empty classrooms and deserted premises, with no students or teachers present.
The industrial action follows a communiqué issued on Friday by the FCT Wing Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), directing both primary and secondary school teachers to withdraw their services starting Monday.
According to the statement jointly signed by the State Chairman, Abdullahi Shafa; State Secretary, Margaret Jethro; and State Publicity Secretary, Ibukun Adekeye, the decision was reached after an emergency State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) meeting. The meeting reviewed the outcome of a seven-day ultimatum earlier issued to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on March 11, which lapsed on March 29 without any response.
The union noted that the strike became necessary due to the authorities’ continued silence on teachers’ legitimate demands, despite the worsening economic conditions affecting workers in the FCT.
FCT Teachers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Demands
