FCTA Blames Teachers’ Union Over WAEC Disruption as Strike Grounds Schools in Abuja

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21/04/26 • 9 Ansichten • 0 Aktie • Veröffentlicht in Andere

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has faulted the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, over the disruption of academic activities in schools, warning that the ongoing strike is..

The Mandate Secretary of the FCT Education Secretariat, Danlami Hayyo, made the position known during an inspection tour of schools across Abuja, where he condemned reports that striking teachers allegedly forced students and staff out of classrooms.

According to him, the industrial action has disrupted learning at a critical period, with senior secondary school students preparing for the 2026 WAEC examinations scheduled to begin immediately.

Hayyo expressed concern that the timing of the strike could have serious academic consequences, warning that candidates risk being disadvantaged if learning activities remain suspended.

He criticised the union’s actions, particularly allegations that members chased pupils out of schools, describing such conduct as harmful to students’ psychological readiness ahead of examinations.

“How can you expect your sons and daughters to write their exams tomorrow when you are chasing them out today? This could lead to mass failure,” he warned.

The FCT official further argued that the West African Examinations Council would not alter its examination timetable to accommodate disruptions in a single region, stressing the need for uninterrupted academic preparation.

The Nigeria Union of Teachers had earlier directed primary and secondary school teachers in the FCT to embark on an indefinite strike over unresolved welfare concerns and working conditions.

While acknowledging the grievances raised by the union, the FCTA maintained that shutting down schools was not the appropriate channel for negotiation, insisting that dialogue remained the best option.

Hayyo also highlighted ongoing interventions by the FCT Administration, including school renovations and partial payments of teacher-related entitlements, as evidence of government commitment to the education sector.

He appealed to the striking teachers to reconsider their position in the interest of students, warning that prolonged disruption could worsen the number of out-of-school children in the territory.

The strike has continued to affect learning across public schools in Abuja, with mixed attendance reported as WAEC examinations draw near.

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