Government school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commenced an indefinite strike over unresolved demands. The action started Monday, following a communique issued Friday by the FCT Wing Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT). The union, led by State Chairman Abdullahi Shafa, State Secretary Margaret Jethro, and State Publicity Secretary Ibukun Adekeye, cited the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum given to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike on March 11, which lapsed on March 29 without response. Schools including LEA Primary School, Area 10, Garki, and Government Science Technical College, Area 3, Garki, were found deserted. The union attributed the strike to unmet demands and the ongoing economic hardship affecting teachers in the FCT.
Students in FCT public schools will remain out of class indefinitely until the union calls off the strike. Parents and students should monitor official NUT communications for updates on possible resolution or resumption dates.
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