ASUSS Calls for Housing Scheme for FCT Teachers

The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has called on the FCT Administration to establish a housing scheme for teachers due to the high cost of accommodation affecting their welfare and morale. ASUSS FCT chairman, Mr Julius Ogundiran, made this appeal in Abuja during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration.

He noted that many teachers are forced to commute long distances or sleep in classrooms because they cannot afford housing within the FCT. Ogundiran emphasized that if the government supports teachers, it would strengthen education in the nation.

He urged the FCT Administration to construct housing estates for teachers or allocate subsidized land across the six area councils. Mrs Grace Philip, a teacher, expressed concerns about the marginalization of teachers and delays in promotions.

Senator Abubakar Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving teachers’ welfare and professional development.