Public school teachers in Abuja have begun an indefinite strike, triggering fresh disruption across the Federal Capital Territory’s education system.
The action, declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), took effect on Monday after its State Wing Executive Council met in Gwagwalada and resolved that members should withdraw their services.
Union leaders, including chairman Abdullahi Shafa and secretary Margaret Jethro, directed all teachers in public primary and secondary schools to comply fully, warning that the strike will continue until outstanding welfare issues are addressed by the FCT Administration under Nyesom Wike.
Parents and guardians have been urged to keep children at home for safety, as thousands of pupils are expected to remain out of classrooms indefinitely.
The dispute follows the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued in March, alongside an additional 28-day grace period granted to authorities, both of which lapsed without resolution.
Although the union acknowledged progress on the implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage and payment of nine months’ salary arrears, it said several key demands remain unresolved. These include delays in finalising a committee report set up in July 2025 to harmonise outstanding entitlements.
The NUT is also demanding the removal of conditions linking teacher promotions to vacancies and a review of the 2024 promotion exercise conducted by the FCT Civil Service Commission.
Union officials criticised what they described as a lack of response from authorities despite repeated engagements.
The strike is expected to significantly disrupt academic activities across public schools in Abuja, with no clear timeline for resolution.
