FCT Teachers Suspend Strike as Wike Approves ₦5bn Monthly Intervention

The Federal Capital Territory branch of the Nigeria Union of Teachers has called off its strike following an emergency meeting of its State Wing Executive Council. At a news conference in Gwagwalada, SWEC Chairman Abdullahi Shafa said FCT Minister Nyesom Wike approved a ₦5 billion monthly package. This includes ₦2 billion from FCT Internally Generated Revenue and ₦3 billion from area councils to fund a 40% peculiar allowance and clear teachers’ outstanding entitlements. Shafa added that the minister will engage the Civil Service Commission to remove promotion hurdles and review the 2024 exercise. All primary and secondary school teachers are to resume duties on Monday, April 27, with assurances against victimisation. The union will revisit its position if the government fails to honour the agreement.

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