NLC threatens FCT strike over teachers’ promotion grievances
The Nigeria Labour Congress, Federal Capital Territory Council, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Capital Territory Administration to resolve three outstanding issues affecting teachers in the territory, warning that failure to do so would trigger an indefinite strike. The ultimatum was contained in a letter dated September 8, 2026, addressed to the Minister Read More:…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened a strike in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) if it fails to resolve issues affecting teachers within seven days. The ultimatum, issued by the NLC FCT Council Chairman Knabayi S. Adalo, was sent to the FCT Administration on September 8, 2026. The issues include the application of the vacancy clause to teachers, which they believe causes career stagnation, the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers Act 2022, and the redeployment of Directors of Educational Agencies to the classroom.
The NLC claims these policies have negatively impacted teachers' morale and career progression. The union has warned that if the FCT Administration does not address these issues, it will direct all workers in the FCT to go on an indefinite strike.
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