Inside FCT’s education crisis
Public primary and secondary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have continued to witness disruptions and persistent shutdowns due to industrial actions embarked upon by labour unions over remuneration, promotion and sundry welfare issues, Weekend Trust reports. The latest in the series of strike actions was the one embarked upon by the FCT Nigeria […]
Industrial actions by labor unions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have caused persistent disruptions and shutdowns of public primary and secondary schools. These strikes are often due to issues surrounding remuneration, promotion, and welfare. The latest strike began on October 7 and lasted for 14 days, but was suspended after a short suspension period.
The recurring strikes have caused significant problems for students, particularly those from low-income households who cannot afford private schooling or extra lessons. Between September 2023 and October 2026, there were at least six major strikes in the FCT that resulted in over 180 days of lost school time. Parents and experts have raised concerns that these industrial disputes could exacerbate the issue of out-of-school children and increase the rate of early marriages among young girls.
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