Aisha Yesufu faults FCT teachers’ strike, asks Wike to intervene

News Aisha Yesufu faults FCT teachers’ strike, asks Wike to intervene Published on April 20, 2026 By Roseline Nwosu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Prominent activist, Aisha Yesufu, has expressed concern over the ongoing teachers’ strike in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), calling on the minister, Nyesom Wike, to urgently intervene and resolve the crisis. In a statement on Monday, Yesufu lamented the prolonged closure of public primary schools across the FCT, noting that the situation continues to disrupt the education of thousands of children. She stressed that education remains a fundamental right and should not be treated with negligence, urging authorities to prioritise the welfare of both teachers and students. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “The continuous strike by teachers in the FCT is unacceptable. Our children cannot keep paying the price for unresolved issues,” she said. The activist appealed directly to Wike to take decisive steps towards addressing the grievances of the striking teachers, including issues surrounding unpaid salaries and poor working conditions. According to her, swift intervention by the FCT administration would not only restore academic activities but also rebuild confidence in the public education system. The strike, which has lingered for weeks, has left many pupils at home, raising concerns among parents over the long term impact on learning. Don't Miss Jigawa to commemorate 1906 anti-colonial resistance with two-day event You may like Wike-backed PDP holds first NEC meeting after unsealing headquarters 2027: Amaechi, David Mark can’t deliver Rivers, Benue to ADC – Wike You cannot become opposition party without winning election – Wike He’ll still contest, lose in 2031 – Wike mocks Atiku FCT CP inspects security deployment at JAMB centers in Abuja [PHOTOS] Wike free to join APC – Yilwatda

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