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Infinity Media
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Fct Primary School Teachers End Three-Month Strike, Normal Classes Resume July 9
A collective sigh of relief swept through the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as primary school teachers have officially called off their three-month-old strike. As of July 9, pupils across FCT public primary schools will return to the classroom, ready to make up for the months lost.
What Prompted the Strike?
The Teachers’ Union, representing educators from FCT public primary schools, began their walkout in April—voicing concerns over:
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Delayed salary payments
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Poor funding for school infrastructure
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Rising living costs affecting teachers’ welfare
Their withdrawal of services left thousands of pupils idle, bellies full of hope but classrooms echoing emptily.
What Led to the Resolution?
After extended negotiations between the union, the FCT Administration, and the Federal Ministry of Education, the parties reached an agreement with key concessions:
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Outstanding salaries to be paid to teachers within July
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A commitment to fund maintenance and repairs in primary school facilities
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Launch of a taskforce to improve teacher welfare and address future grievances swiftly
Teachers agreed to return to work starting July 9, heralding a new chapter in FCT’s public school education.
The Road Ahead for Pupils and Schools
1. Reopening Logistics
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All FCT primary schools, across six area councils, will fully resume operations on July 9.
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Classrooms may be crowded as schools strive to catch up on curricular activities.
2. Catch-Up Initiatives
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Teachers are preparing to hold extra lessons, intensive study sessions, and weekend classes to help pupils bridge the academic gap.
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Parents and guardians are encouraged to support with at-home reading, assignments, and additional practice.
3. Monitoring Implementation
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The FCT Education Secretariat has pledged monthly progress reviews.
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A dedicated taskforce will ensure agreed payments are made and infrastructure upgrades begin promptly.
Why It Matters
| Impact Area | Key Benefit |
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| Education | Students regain access to learning and structure after prolonged disruption |
| Teachers’ Welfare | Income owed and improved school conditions directly benefit the educators |
| Policy Trust | Shows that collective bargaining and negotiations can yield tangible results |
| Parental Confidence | Provides reassurance that schooling will continue uninterrupted |
This resolution restores hope to teachers, students, and parents—signaling that disruptions can be addressed through dialogue, accountability, and action.
Final Note
With classrooms set to buzz again on July 9, FCT’s public primary schools are poised to regain lost academic ground. Students, eager to learn; teachers, ready to teach; and parents, relieved to see routines return—this moment marks a turning point in the FCT’s educational journey.
Stay tuned for updates on school improvements, catch-up programs, and how FCT is supporting both pupils and teachers in the weeks ahead.
