FCT Schools Resume Amid NUT Strike Threatening Exams

Schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) resumed on Monday, marking the start of a new academic session amidst a strike by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT). This strike poses a risk of disruption to the upcoming national examinations mandated by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).

Danlami Hayyo, the FCT Education Secretary, issued an appeal for the NUT to suspend its industrial action, describing the timing as psychologically demoralizing for students. Hayyo emphasized the importance of maintaining student attendance and expressed deep concern over reports of union members forcibly removing students and teachers from classrooms.

He questioned the logic behind the union's actions, especially with major examinations scheduled imminently. Hayyo noted that the WAEC exams would not be rescheduled, potentially leading to mass failures among students in the FCT.

Despite the strike, the Government Science Secondary School (GSSS) Maitama successfully reopened, albeit with lower attendance.