The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, FCT Wing, has commanded all primary and secondary school teachers across the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to participate in the ongoing strike action led by the Joint Union Action Committee, JUAC.
The industrial action commenced on Monday, January 26, 2026.
This directive was outlined in a communiqué jointly signed by NUT FCT Chairman, Abdullahi Shafas, Secretary, Margaret Jethro and Publicity Secretary, Ibukun Adekeye, and issued to newsmen on Monday in Abuja.
The communiqué stated that the decision to down tools follows instructions from the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, which called on all its affiliate unions in the FCT to escalate the industrial action.
According to the union, the NLC’s intervention made a unified stance necessary adding that the NUT initially had reservations about the organizational approach of the JUAC-led strike,
‘’All teachers in FCT primary and secondary schools are to stay away from classrooms starting Monday.
“Teachers within the city centre and surrounding areas are directed to converge at the National Industrial Court (NIC) on Gimbiya Street, Area 11, Abuja by 7a.m .on Monday.
“The gathering is intended to show solidarity during the hearing of a court case instituted against JUAC,” the communique said.
The union reaffirmed its commitment to continuing negotiations with authorities until all outstanding demands affecting teachers are addressed.
”In pursuit of justice and to demonstrate our collective resolve, we must stand together.”
“A people united can never be defeated,” the communiqué added.
Members were urged to remain steadfast, with the promise that updates would be provided as the situation develops.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, began an indefinite strike on January 19 over unresolved welfare concerns.
Workers under JUAC have been appealing for urgent resolution of issues affecting their morale and productivity.
FCT NUT orders teachers to join ongoing strike
FCT NUT orders teachers to join ongoing strike
