BREAKING: NLC declares indefinite strike in FCT
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has declared an indefinite strike in Abuja over unresolved disputes involving the promotion and career progression of teachers. The strike takes effect from Wednesday, October 7, 2026, following the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the FCT Administration, FCTA. The NLC had […] BREAKING: NLC declares…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced an indefinite strike in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) due to unresolved disputes over the promotion and career progression of teachers. This decision comes into effect from Wednesday, October 7, 2026, following a seven-day ultimatum to the FCT Administration (FCTA) that expired on September 8, 2026.
The NLC issued the ultimatum on September 8, 2026, demanding that the FCTA address long-standing welfare issues affecting FCT teachers. In a statement, Comrade Knabayi S. Adalo, the Chairman of the NLC FCT Council, rejected the FCTA's response, calling it "ambiguous, dismissive, and totally unacceptable."
The core of the dispute revolves around the FCTA's implementation of a "vacancy clause." This clause ties teacher promotions to the availability of vacancies. The NLC argues that teachers are specifically recruited by the FCT Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB) and the FCT Secondary Education Board (FCT SEB) for teaching roles, distinguishing them from core civil servants or pool staff.
The union contends that the vacancy-based promotion scheme, typically applied to pool officers, has resulted in significant career stagnation and demoralization among educators.
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