The Federal Ministry of Education has expressed concern over the looming industrial action threatened by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, following its Emergency State Wing Standing Committee (SWSC) meeting held on March 22, 2025, in Gwagwalada, Abuja.
In response to the communiqué issued by the union, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, acknowledged the grievances raised concerning the non-implementation of the new national minimum wage for primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory.
“The Ministry deeply values the unwavering commitment of Nigerian teachers, who remain the backbone of our foundational education system,” Dr. Alausa said.
Although the administration of LEA Primary Schools in the FCT falls under the six Area Councils and their Local Education Authorities (LEAs), the Ministry emphasized its ongoing commitment to supporting teachers’ welfare and professional development nationwide.
To address the issue, the Ministry said it is working closely with the Honourable Minister of the FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike, CON, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), and other relevant stakeholders. Dr. Alausa encouraged Area Council Chairmen to actively engage in resolving the matter through peaceful means.
“In line with the principles of cooperative governance and shared responsibility, the Ministry will sustain its mediation efforts among stakeholders to foster constructive dialogue and prevent any disruption to children’s education arising from unresolved administrative challenges,” the statement noted.
The Ministry also reiterated that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, significant reforms are being implemented in the basic education sector—including improvements in infrastructure, digital learning, curriculum modernization, and teacher development.
“These national gains must be complemented by fairness, equity, and responsiveness to the needs of educators,” the Ministry stated.
