NLC FCT Council Launches Indefinite Strike Over Teachers' Issues

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), FCT Council, declared an indefinite strike starting on October 7, 2026, across the Federal Capital Territory due to unresolved issues related to the promotion and welfare of teachers. This decision was made during a State Executive Council meeting held on October 6, 2026, at Labour House in Abuja.

NLC FCT Council Chairman, Knabayi S. Adalo, stated that all workers in both public and private sectors were directed to stay away from their duty posts until further notice.

The strike followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, which the NLC claimed was inadequately addressed. Key demands included the removal of the vacancy precondition for teacher promotions, reconsideration of eligible teachers for promotion examinations, and the withdrawal of demotion letters issued to directors under the Harmonised Teachers Retirement Age Act, 2022.

The NLC emphasized that teachers should not be subjected to a vacancy-based promotion system and called for public support to address these issues.