# NLC suspends indefinite strike in Abuja

> Nigeria Labour Congress ends teachers' strike after agreement with FCT authorities.
- Title: NLC suspends indefinite strike in Abuja | Shortify
- Summary: Nigeria Labour Congress ends teachers' strike after agreement with FCT authorities. Nigeria Labour Congress suspended its indefinite strike in Abuja…
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- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/918645-nlc-suspends-indefinite-strike-in-abuja.html
- Author: Aaron Cole
- Published: 2026-10-20T19:26:38+00:00
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- Topics: nigeria labour congress, federal capital territory, teachers, strike, nigeria union of teachers, fct administration, federal ministry of labour, career progression, monitoring committee, industrial action, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Nigeria Labour Congress suspended its indefinite strike in Abuja, requiring teachers to resume work with new career progression terms and monitoring committee.