NLC FCT Council Upholds Teachers' Strike Against Wike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has firmly stated that the indefinite strike by FCT teachers will persist until their outstanding labor and welfare issues are resolved. This declaration comes in response to Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, who labeled the strike as politically motivated.
NLC Chairman Knabayi Adalo emphasized that the strike is a result of unresolved matters, particularly the imposition of the vacancy clause in teachers' promotions, the failure to conduct the 2025 promotion exercise, and the alleged demotion of directors under the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers Act, 2022. The NLC criticized Wike's directive regarding the "No Work, No Pay" policy and the instruction to monitor teachers' attendance during the strike.
The NLC warned against any salary withholding or victimization of participating teachers, urging them to report any intimidation. The council called on the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to address these demands, indicating a firm stance in the ongoing dispute.
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