ASUSS Urges FCT to Provide Affordable Housing for Teachers

During the joint 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration in Abuja, Comrade Julius Ogundiran, the President of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) in the Federal Capital Territory, called on the FCT Administration to establish affordable housing estates for teachers. He highlighted the struggles many teachers face in securing accommodation within the FCT, leading some to commute long distances from areas like Suleja and Abaji, and even resorting to sleeping in classrooms due to financial constraints.

Ogundiran proposed that the government could either build housing estates for teachers or make land more affordable for them to acquire and construct their homes. He noted that while the FCT Administration has made strides in improving teachers' welfare through timely salary payments, more efforts are needed in light of rising living costs.

Additionally, he urged for the resolution of outstanding promotions and the need for more teachers as many current staff approach retirement, emphasizing the importance of supporting teachers for the strength of education and the nation’s future.