The State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has suspended its ongoing strike action with immediate effect, directing teachers in public primary and secondary schools to return to classrooms.
The announcement was made on Sunday by SWEC Chairman, Abdullahi Shafa, during a press briefing in Gwagwalada, Abuja.
Shafa explained that the decision followed an emergency meeting convened to review the intervention of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in the industrial dispute that began on April 20, 2026. 
According to him, the council considered the minister’s commitments and resolved to suspend the strike in the interest of students and the education sector.
He disclosed that the FCT administration had approved a combined monthly financial package of ₦5 billion aimed at addressing teachers’ welfare and outstanding entitlements.
“The minister approved the release of ₦2 billion monthly from FCT Internally Generated Revenue, plus ₦3 billion from the 10 per cent IGR accruing to the Area Councils, to implement the 40 per cent peculiar allowance and settle outstanding entitlements of primary school teachers,” Shafa said.
He also noted that issues around career progression were discussed, including promotion delays affecting teachers across the territory.
Shafa said the minister pledged to engage the Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission to resolve the matter, including reviewing the 2024 promotion exercise and removing the vacancy requirement for promotions.
Following the agreement, the union directed all primary and secondary school teachers in the FCT to resume duties on Monday, April 27.
“Arising from the stakeholders’ resolution, the council has directed all FCT primary and secondary school teachers to resume duties,” he stated.
The union, however, warned that it would not tolerate any form of victimisation against teachers who participated in the strike, stressing that their welfare remains a priority.
Shafa added that the union would continue to monitor the implementation of the agreements and review its position if the government fails to comply.
The NUT leadership commended teachers for their solidarity during the strike and reaffirmed its commitment to improved welfare and working conditions in the education sector.
The suspension of the strike is expected to restore normal academic activities across public schools in the FCT.
