FCT teachers will join the ongoing strike starting January 26, 2026, over unresolved welfare issues, following NLC directives
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory Wing, has directed all primary and secondary school teachers in Abuja to join the ongoing strike initiated by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC).
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The industrial action is set to begin on Monday, January 26, 2026, according to a communiqué jointly signed by the union’s State Chairman, Abdullahi Shafas; State Secretary, Margaret Jethro; and Publicity Secretary, Ibukun Adekeye.
The directive follows instructions from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), which called on all affiliate unions within the FCT to escalate industrial action.
“All teachers in FCT primary and secondary schools are to stay away from classrooms starting Monday. Teachers within the city centre and surrounding areas are directed to converge at the National Industrial Court, Gimbiya Street, Area 11, Abuja, by 7 a.m. on Monday,” the communiqué stated.
The gathering is intended to show solidarity during the hearing of a court case instituted against JUAC.
The union emphasised that unity is essential for achieving their demands, particularly welfare issues affecting teachers’ morale and productivity.
NUT highlighted several unresolved concerns, including non-remittance of pension and National Housing Fund deductions, unpaid overheads, unlawful restrictions and centralisation of salary preparation, and non-payment of officers of the Abuja Environment Protection Board and Social Development Secretariat.
The FCT Administration began an indefinite strike on January 19, 2026, over similar unresolved welfare matters.
NUT reaffirmed its commitment to negotiations while urging members to remain steadfast.
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“In pursuit of justice and to demonstrate our collective resolve, we must stand together. A people united can never be defeated,” the communiqué added.
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