Wike Meets Leaders to End Teachers' Strike ✍️

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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike met with NUT leaders, NANS, and Area Council Chairmen to address the teachers' strike, which began on March 24, 2025. The strike is over demands for a ₦70,000 minimum wage, salary arrears, peculiar allowance, wage award, and promotion arrears. Wike proposed a bailout plan where:
- FCTA Contribution: 60% of outstanding arrears covered by FCT Administration
- Area Councils' Contribution: 40% covered by Area Councils, using withheld Internally Generated Revenue

Area Council Chairmen accepted the plan, despite describing it as "painful". A committee was set up to address remaining issues within two weeks. NANS suspended its planned protest and will monitor implementation.