NLC Initiates Indefinite Strike in FCT Over Teacher Welfare

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, announced an indefinite strike commencing October 7, 2026, affecting all public and private sector operations in Abuja. This decision followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on September 8, 2026, regarding the welfare of teachers.

NLC FCT Council Chairman Comrade Knabayi S. Adalo criticized the FCTA's response as “ambiguous, dismissive, and totally unacceptable.” The strike aims to address issues surrounding the FCTA's implementation of a “vacancy clause” that ties teacher promotions to available vacancies, which the NLC argues leads to career stagnation for educators.

The Congress has called for the abolition of this clause, inclusion of eligible 2025 candidates in promotion examinations, and the reversal of certain redeployment and demotion letters. All public and private sector workers have been directed to comply with the strike until their demands are met.