FCT Teachers to Strike Indefinitely Over Unpaid Entitlements

Teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are preparing to commence an indefinite strike on April 20, 2026, as announced by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT). This decision follows an emergency meeting held by the union's state wing executive council at the Teachers' House in Gwagwalada.

The strike is a response to the FCT administration's failure to address long-standing welfare concerns, particularly regarding unpaid entitlements. Comrade Abdullahi Moham Shafa, the chairman of the FCT NUT, stated that the strike became necessary after exhausting dialogue avenues and due to the non-implementation of a committee report submitted to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on July 7, 2025.

Despite the report's submission, no action has been taken, leading to delays in promotions and irregular payment structures for teachers. The union had previously issued a seven-day ultimatum to the FCT administration, which expired on March 19, 2026, followed by an additional 28-day grace period.

The strike will affect all public primary and secondary schools in the FCT.