Teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have joined the ongoing strike action initiated by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), following a directive from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT branch, announced that all primary and secondary school teachers in the territory are to halt classroom activities starting Monday, January 26, 2026.
The announcement was made in a communiqué jointly signed by the union’s State Chairman, Abdullahi Shafas; State Secretary, Margaret Jethro; and Publicity Secretary, Ibukun Adekeye.
The union explained that while there were initial concerns about the management of the JUAC-led strike, the intervention of the NLC required a unified approach to the industrial action.
Teachers in Abuja and surrounding areas have been instructed to gather at the National Industrial Court (NIC) on Gimbiya Street, Area 11, Abuja, by 7 a.m. on Monday to show solidarity during ongoing court proceedings involving JUAC.
In the communiqué, the NUT reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing negotiations with relevant authorities, emphasizing that their demands focus on addressing issues affecting the welfare and working conditions of teachers.
“In pursuit of justice and to demonstrate our collective resolve, we must stand together.
A people united can never be defeated,” the union stated, urging members to remain steadfast while promising regular updates on developments.
The strike follows an earlier indefinite industrial action by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers that began on January 19, 2026, over unresolved welfare concerns.
JUAC members have raised issues including unpaid pension and National Housing Fund contributions, non-payment of allowances, unlawful centralisation of salary processing, and unpaid officers of the Abuja Environment Protection Board and the Social Development Secretariat.
Tensions Escalate During Protests
A recent video circulating online shows FCTA workers attempting to block the convoy of Governor Nyesom Wike as he tried to leave a public venue, highlighting the intensity of frustrations over unresolved welfare issues.
The incident underscores the growing unrest among workers participating in the strike action.
The union leaders reiterated their determination to ensure that these concerns are addressed to restore morale and productivity among affected workers.
