The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has raised concerns over the ongoing teachers’ strike in Abuja, with a warning that it may disrupt the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) starting Tuesday.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT wing, had directed its members to begin an indefinite strike on Monday over unresolved welfare issues and rising economic hardship.
During a visit to schools across the territory, the Mandate Secretary for Education, Danlami Hayyo, said the action had already affected school activities, with reports that some teachers forced students out of classrooms.
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He said the development was troubling, especially as candidates are set to sit for the WAEC examination, which will run from April 21 to June 19.
He said, “How can students prepare for exams when they are being sent out of school? This can affect their performance. WAEC will not change its timetable for FCT students.”
Hayyo noted that many students and teachers had earlier resumed academic work before the disruption.
He said, “I saw a good turnout in some schools, but later pupils were chased out. It is not right to stop students who are ready to learn.”
The FCTA also said efforts had been made to address some of the teachers’ concerns, including the renovation of over 100 schools and partial payment of entitlements in 2025.
Hayyo added that some of the demands fall under the responsibility of local authorities, not the FCTA.
He urged the union to suspend the strike and return to dialogue, warning that prolonged disruption could increase the number of out-of-school children in the territory.
The administration appealed to teachers to consider the interest of students and allow them to sit for their examinations without further interruption.
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