Primary School Teachers in FCT Suspend Indefinite Industrial Action, Resume Work Across Area Councils

Victor Uyanna — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:15:38 +0000

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Wing, has officially suspended its indefinite strike, directing primary school teachers across all six Area Councils to resume full classroom duties immediately.

The decision follows high-level interventions by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and formal commitments from the Area Council Chairmen regarding the implementation and payment of outstanding wage awards, arrears, and statutory allowances.

Strike Resolution Summary Matrix

Parameter	Official Details
Union	Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing
Affected Institutions	Public Primary Schools across 6 FCT Area Councils
Action Taken	Formal Suspension of Indefinite Strike
Resumption Status	Immediate Return to Classrooms & Administrative Work
Key Negotiators	FCT Minister, Area Council Chairmen, NUT Executive Council

Primary Disputes and Agreed Resolution Terms

The industrial action, which had grounded public primary education across the territory, was triggered by delayed welfare implementations by Area Council administrations:

Payment of Wage Award Arrears: The FCT Administration and Area Council chairmen agreed to a structured clearance template for outstanding national wage award arrears owed to primary school teachers.
Implementation of Minimum Wage Adjustments: Commitments were formalized to align primary school staff compensation structures with approved federal salary adjustments.
Promotion Arrears & Allowances: The Area Council Chairmen pledged to allocate dedicated percentages of local government allocations toward liquidating long-standing promotion arrears and hazard allowances.

Directives to School Heads and Parents

Following the suspension notice issued by NUT FCT Chairman, teachers have returned to their respective primary schools to resume teaching activities and recalibrate academic timetables.

Parents and guardians across the six Area Councils—Abuja Municipal (AMAC), Gwagwalada, Kuje, Bwari, Abaji, and Kwali—are advised to send their children and wards back to school as academic calendars resume nationwide.

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