FCT Teachers Begin Indefinite Strike

Teachers in the Nigeria===Capital districts and territories (FCT), under the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), have commenced an indefinite strike from Monday, April 20, 2026. This action follows the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum and an additional 28-day grace period given to the FCT Administration, led by Nyesom Wike. The union's primary demands include the immediate release and implementation of a committee's report on outstanding entitlements for primary school teachers, which was submitted in August 2025 but remains undisclosed. Additionally, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) is calling for the removal of the 'vacancies' precondition for teacher promotions and a comprehensive review of the 2024 promotion exercise conducted by the Nigeria===Federal Capital Territory Civil Service Commission. While acknowledging Nyesom Wike's efforts in implementing the N70,000 minimum wage and settling nine months' salary arrears, the union expressed dissatisfaction with the continued silence on other critical welfare issues. The strike is expected to significantly impact academic activities in public primary and secondary schools across Abuja, with parents advised to keep their children at home.