The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has called on the FCT chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to immediately suspend its ongoing indefinite strike, warning that the action could negatively impact students preparing for the West African Examinations Council examinations.
The appeal follows the shutdown of several public schools across the territory on Monday, as teachers complied with the industrial action over unresolved welfare concerns.
Speaking on the development, the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Education Secretariat, Danlami Hayyo, described the timing of the strike as “psychologically demoralising,” particularly for senior secondary school students scheduled to commence their WAEC examinations.
Hayyo also raised concerns over reports that some union members allegedly forced students and teachers out of classrooms, questioning the legality of such actions.
He warned that the disruption could lead to widespread failure among candidates, stressing that WAEC would not reschedule examinations exclusively for students in the FCT.
The secretary noted that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had made significant investments in the education sector, including the renovation of over 100 schools and the payment of 40 percent of outstanding teacher entitlements in 2025.
According to him, many of the grievances raised by the union fall under the purview of local education authorities and area council chairmen, rather than the FCTA.
Hayyo urged the striking teachers to return to dialogue to prevent further disruption to academic activities and avoid worsening the out-of-school children situation.
He emphasised the need to prioritise students’ future, warning that continued disruption could have long-term consequences for the education system.
