Alausa calls for dialogue over FCT teachers’ strike.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has responded to concerns raised by the FCT Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) regarding the implementation of the new National Minimum Wage for primary school teachers in the nation’s capital.

The teachers have been on strike since April, demanding the implementation of the N70,000 national minimum wage and payment of outstanding salaries and entitlements.

The minister, in a statement on Monday in Abuja by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, emphasized the vital role teachers play in Nigeria's foundational education system and calling for dialogue, unity, and a swift resolution to the ongoing strike.

He also acknowledged the decentralized structure of governance in the FCT, where the administration of LEA primary schools falls under the jurisdiction of the six Area Councils and their respective Local Education Authorities.

Dr. Alausa reaffirmed the federal ministry's commitment to the welfare, dignity, and professional development of teachers and urged Area Council Chairmen to take proactive steps toward an amicable resolution.

He highlighted the importance of dialogue, transparency, and shared responsibility to protect the integrity of Nigeria's basic education from avoidable disruptions.

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