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NLC suspends indefinite strike in Abuja
Nigeria Labour Congress ends teachers' strike after agreement with FCT authorities.
In brief
Nigeria Labour Congress ends teachers' strike after agreement with FCT authorities. Nigeria Labour Congress suspended its indefinite strike in Abuja, requiring teachers to resume work with new career progression terms and monitoring committee. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
NLC suspends indefinite strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Federal Capital Territory Council suspended its indefinite strike and directed affected workers to resume work on Wednesday.
Strike suspension announced
Chairman Knabayi Adalo announced the suspension in a communique issued in Abuja on Tuesday following conciliatory talks.
Conciliation talks concluded
The labour union, Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCTA, and Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment concluded talks at an emergency State Executive Council meeting.
Career progression terms
Promotion vacancies for education officers will align with FCT Education Secretariat positions and an upcoming directorate officer exit will clear paths for upward mobility.
Promotion examination timeline
A new date for the 2025 promotion examination will be announced after approval from the FCT Executive Council and communication to the FCT Civil Service Commission.
Harmonised retirement age
Stakeholders agreed to maintain the FCT Executive Council’s directive on stepping down the deployment of retired teachers back into classrooms until further notice.
Monitoring committee established
The NLC will set up a dedicated monitoring committee to enforce agreed terms within specified timelines.
Strike resumption warning
Failure by FCTA or relevant authorities to implement agreements will trigger automatic resumption of the strike without prior notice.
No reprisals guarantee
The union secured a binding agreement that no worker or teacher would face reprisals, penalties, or victimisation for participating in industrial action.
Praise for resilience
Mr Adalo commended the resilience of FCT teachers and praised the solidarity displayed by affiliate unions, the Ministry of Labour, and FCTA management.
Strike context
The NLC had directed all FCT workers to commence an indefinite strike on 7 October over unresolved labour disputes and policy grievances affecting teachers.
What matters most
Nigeria Labour Congress suspended its indefinite strike in Abuja, requiring teachers to resume work with new career progression terms and monitoring committee.
