The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in the Federal Capital Territory has suspended the industrial action by primary and secondary school teachers, directing them to resume work immediately.
The announcement was made on Sunday in Gwagwalada by the Chairman of the State Wing Executive Council, Abdullahi Shafa, during a press briefing.
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Shafa explained that the decision followed an emergency meeting of the union to review recent developments, particularly the intervention of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in the dispute, which began on April 20, 2026.
He revealed that the minister had approved financial measures to address key demands raised by the teachers.
“The minister has approved the release of N2 billion monthly from the FCT’s Internally Generated Revenue, alongside N3 billion from the 10 per cent IGR allocation to the area councils, to fund the 40 per cent peculiar allowance and clear outstanding entitlements owed to primary school teachers,” Shafa stated.
He added that the minister also committed to resolving issues related to promotions, including plans to liaise with the Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission to remove vacancy constraints and review the 2024 promotion exercise.
Based on agreements reached with relevant stakeholders, the union directed all affected teachers to return to their classrooms from Monday, April 27.
Shafa further noted that assurances had been secured that no teacher would be penalised for participating in the strike. However, he cautioned that the union would not hesitate to resume action if the authorities fail to honour their commitments.
He praised teachers for their solidarity and perseverance during the strike and reaffirmed the union’s dedication to improving their welfare and working conditions.
The strike, which began on April 20, 2026, was declared after the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the minister over unresolved welfare and policy concerns.
While acknowledging that the government had implemented the new minimum wage and paid some salary arrears, the union insisted that several issues—such as the execution of a welfare committee report, promotion matters, and other outstanding benefits—remained unresolved prior to the agreement.
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