Teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have commenced an indefinite strike over the government’s failure to implement the new national minimum wage.
The strike, which began on [insert date], was declared by the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in the FCT. The union accused the government of neglecting its obligation to adjust teachers’ salaries in line with the approved minimum wage structure.
Speaking on the development, an NUT representative stated that several appeals and negotiations had failed to yield results, leaving teachers with no choice but to withdraw their services.
The strike is expected to disrupt academic activities across primary and secondary schools in the FCT, raising concerns among parents and students. The union has vowed not to call off the strike until the government fulfills its commitment to improved wages.
Government officials are yet to respond to the teachers’ demands as the situation continues to unfold.
