{
  "id": 14096303,
  "title": "FCT strike: Wike grants reprieve as 5,990 education officers sit promotion exams",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/fct-strike-wike-grants-reprieve-as-5-990-education-officers-sit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T00:56:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/fct-strike-wike-grants-reprieve-as-5990-education-officers-sit-promotion-exams/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Five thousand and ninety education officers in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) commenced their 2026 promotion examinations on October 5, continuing into a sixth day on October 12. The intervention from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike provided another chance for those who missed the 2025 promotion examination due to disruptions by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in FCT. The examination, which covered officers from Grades 13 to 17, saw a smooth progress as reported by the Head of the FCTA Civil Service, Nancy Sabanti Nathan. She noted a limited number of vacancies at higher grade levels due to the implementation of the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers Act, 2022. Emeka Ezeh, the Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, confirmed the participation of around 5,990 officers in the examination, urging candidates to avoid external influences. The Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) President for FCTA and FCDA, Rifkatu Iortyer, expressed concern over the impact of the industrial dispute on academic activities, urging the unions and FCTA management to resume negotiations. The dispute revolves around the FCTA’s promotion policy, the handling of the 2025 examination, and alleged demotions affecting some education directors due to the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers Act. The Nigeria Labour Congress, FCT Council, and other parties have criticized Minister Wike's \"No Work, No Pay\" policy against striking teachers, vowing to challenge any salary deductions in court.",
  "summary": "No fewer than 5,990 education officers in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have begun their 2026 promotion examinations following an intervention by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, even as labour leaders insist that the ongoing teachers’ strike remains lawful. The examination, which began on October 5, entered its sixth day on Monday, October 12, with […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}