Wike says FCT teachers’ strike political, threatens no-work, no-pay

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has accused the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) of using the ongoing teachers' strike in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for political purposes, alleging that the strike is designed to discredit the administration. The strike, which began on October 7, was called in response to unresolved disputes over teachers' promotions, welfare, and other issues.

Wike threatened to enforce the no-work, no-pay policy against participating workers, insisting that the FCT Administration had addressed the concerns raised by organized labor. The strike has also revealed divisions within organized labor in the FCT, with some unions distancing themselves from the action.

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