Wike pledges to complete critical infrastructure, end teachers strike

The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has assured the residents of Abuja that he would resolve the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the territory.

The minister also assured that the administration is committed to the timely completion of ongoing infrastructural projects across the FCT.

Wike stated this Thursday in Abuja while fielding questions from news men after touring ongoing critical projects across the city.

Speaking on the teachers’ strike, the minister said the matter came up two days ago when he met with the area council chairmen and the Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud to discuss security issues, adding that he immediately directed the Minister of State to engage with the teachers to understand their concerns.

He said: “It is really unfortunate that they have gone on strike over this issue of minimum wage. But we will make sure that the teachers will go back. We will do everything we can to see that the area councils implement the minimum wage as approved by the National Assembly.”

The minister also stated the importance of dialogue and consultation, urging the teachers to consider the impact that the strike will have on the FCT children.

He said, “I have also said that the teachers should also know that we are talking about the impact; before you go on strike like this, have proper dialogue and consultation.”