Teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have suspended their over three-month-long strike and are expected to return to classrooms on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
The FCT chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) confirmed the development in a communiqué issued after an emergency meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday.
The union stated that the decision to suspend the strike followed the payment of the new minimum wage and five months’ arrears into teachers’ accounts on Tuesday, July 8.
“All primary school teachers in the FCT are to resume duty on Wednesday,” the union stated.
The strike, which began in March, had crippled academic activities across FCT primary schools.
The NUT noted that it agreed to suspend the action after the intervention of the FCT Minister, who engaged with key stakeholders to resolve the impasse.
As part of the resolution, the government reportedly released N16 billion from the Area Councils’ share of Internally Generated Revenue to support the payment of wages and cover part of the outstanding backlog.
The union added that a special committee would be formed within two weeks to harmonise the remaining entitlements and devise a sustainable funding structure.
It, however, cautioned that it would not hesitate to resume the strike if the government fails to fulfill its commitments.
While expressing gratitude to teachers for their patience, the union also appreciated the support of royal fathers, civil society organisations, and others who stood in solidarity during the industrial action.