US EditionNigeria: Abuja Primary School Teachers Suspend 3-Month Strike, Give Reasons
FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, JUL 9 – Teachers resumed duties after receiving the new minimum wage and five months' arrears following a N16 billion disbursement approved by the FCT Minister to address salary delays.
- Educators in the Federal Capital Territory’s primary schools ended their strike, which lasted over three months, and were instructed to resume teaching duties starting July 9, 2025.
- The strike began on March 24, 2025, due to unpaid minimum wages and welfare concerns, prompting intervention from the FCT Minister and stakeholders.
- The government released N16 billion from Area Councils' Internally Generated Revenue to pay the new minimum wage and five months' arrears on July 8.
- The union announced a special committee to reconcile outstanding entitlements and pledged to intensify efforts to ensure full payment, warning the strike may resume if commitments fail.
- The suspension of strike followed exhaustive review and payment, and teachers were urged to resume duties while the union thanked supporters during the strike.
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FCT NUT Suspends Strike, Directs Teachers to Resume Work on Wednesday
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has called off its three-month-long strike, instructing teachers to resume duties on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, following a breakthrough in negotiations with the FCT Administration. The decision was announced late on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, by NUT FCT Chairman Stephen Knabayi during a press conference at the union’s headquarters in Abuja, marking the end of a labour action t…
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