The FCT wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its strike after reaching an agreement with the government, directing teachers to resume work immediately across Abuja public schools.
The Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its ongoing strike action, bringing an immediate return to academic activities across public primary and secondary schools in Abuja.
The decision followed an emergency meeting of the union leadership held in Gwagwalada after extensive consultations with government representatives and stakeholders involved in resolving the dispute.
The strike, which had disrupted learning across the FCT education system, was originally triggered by unresolved issues surrounding teachers’ welfare, unpaid allowances, and long-standing financial entitlements owed to educators.
The situation led to widespread concerns among parents and students, with many schools forced to shut down temporarily as teachers withdrew their services in protest.
According to the resolution reached, the intervention of the FCT Administration played a significant role in ending the impasse.
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, facilitated discussions aimed at addressing the demands of the teachers and restoring stability to the education sector.
As part of the agreement, a financial framework was approved to support the settlement of outstanding obligations.
The arrangement includes monthly financial contributions drawn from both the FCT Internally Generated Revenue and Area Councils’ revenue sources.
These funds are expected to be channeled toward clearing outstanding allowances, including the 40 percent peculiar allowance owed to teachers, as well as other verified arrears accumulated over time.
Following the agreement, the FCT NUT leadership officially directed all teachers across the territory to resume duties without delay.
Schools are expected to reopen immediately, with academic activities resuming fully from Monday, April 27, 2026.
The union emphasized that the suspension was made in the interest of students and the need to restore normalcy to the academic calendar.
The leadership of the union also made it clear that no teacher should face victimization or punitive measures for participating in the strike, stressing that the action was a legitimate response to welfare concerns.
However, they maintained that the suspension is conditional, as the union will continue to monitor the implementation of the agreement reached with the government.
This means that while classrooms are set to reopen across the FCT, the situation remains under close observation by the teachers’ union.
Any failure to fully implement the agreed terms could lead to a reassessment of the union’s position in the future.
The development has been widely welcomed by parents and guardians who have been affected by the prolonged disruption of academic activities.
Many expressed relief that students will now return to school after weeks of uncertainty that affected learning schedules and academic progress.
Education stakeholders have also called for sustained dialogue between government authorities and labour unions to prevent future disruptions.
They emphasized that consistent engagement and timely resolution of disputes are essential to maintaining stability in the education sector, especially in the nation’s capital where public education serves thousands of students.
As schools reopen across the FCT, attention is now shifting toward recovery efforts.
Teachers and school administrators are expected to work together to cover lost academic time and ensure that students are adequately prepared to meet their academic targets despite the interruption.