The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Wing State Executive Council (SWEC), has suspended its ongoing strike by primary and secondary school teachers.
The SWEC chairman, Abdullahi Shafa, stated at a press conference in Gwagwalada on Sunday that the decision was made after an urgent meeting was called to examine FCT minister Nyesom Wike’s involvement in the disagreement that was announced on April 20.
He further stated that a N5 billion monthly commitment to meet the unmet requirements of teachers was agreed by the minister.
Last week, teachers across primary and secondary schools in the FCT were absent from classrooms owning to an indefinite strike over unmet demands.
Regarding promotions, Shafa also stated that the minister had promised to evaluate the 2024 promotion process and work with the chairman of the FCT civil service commission to eliminate the vacancy requirement for teacher promotions.
Additionally, he stated that the council had instructed all FCT teachers to return to work on Monday, April 27, in accordance with the stakeholders’ resolution.
