Wike, stop harassing FCT teachers
U. Ndagi From all indications, including his directives on the ‘no vacancy’ policy for the promotion of eligible teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, as the Minister of the FCT, seems to have resolved to keep creating scenarios that would make the teachers look like scapegoats. This is the second […]
Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), continues to target teachers in the capital district, according to recent reports. This is the second time in two months that Wike has been in the spotlight for his treatment of FCT teachers, following a previous article published on July 11, 2026.
The main grievances cited in these articles include the non-payment of teachers' legitimate entitlements and the negative impact of strikes on education in the FCT. Wike's actions have led to the removal of the leadership of the FCT Secondary Education Board (SEB) and the FCT Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), allegedly on his orders.
The pretext for these removals was the teachers' protest against Wike's "no vacancy" policy for promoting eligible teachers. The writer expresses concern over Wike's persistent harassment of FCT teachers, arguing that it is unjustified and unfounded. The writer, a retired teacher, asserts that Wike should stand by his words of solidarity for teachers, but instead, he appears to be spiteful of the exclusive retirement offer granted to teachers by the Buhari administration.
The writer also criticizes Wike's decision to post education officers currently in the extended retirement age (35-40 years) as classroom teachers, which he believes is an ulterior motive to provoke the teachers into retiring.
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