Minimum Wage: FCT Lauds Wike Over Intervention In Arrears’ Saga

Local Education Authority (LEA) teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed gratitude to the FCT minister, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, for his timely intervention in addressing the long-standing arrears owed to primary school teachers.

The coordinator of the FCT LEA Teachers’ Forum, Abdulsalam Haruna, disclosed this in an open letter to the FCT Minister, noting that the minister’s decision to fulfil the promise of assisting the Area Council Chairmen in paying 40% NMW arrears has not gone unnoticed.

Haruna appreciated the minister’s commitment to supporting the welfare of civil servants (including teachers) in the FCT.

“We are particularly pleased with your inclusive leadership style, as demonstrated by your efforts to ensure that all groups are carried along in your administration’s welfare initiatives. It is heartening to note that you have not forgotten the primary school teachers under the LEA in FCT, who were unfortunately left out of previous distributions of 50kg bag of rice”.

“In light of the upcoming distribution of 25kg rice to a staff of FCTA, we humbly appeal to you to extend your kind gesture and generosity by including the primary school teachers in FCT in this distribution across the 6 Area Councils. Your continued support would not only alleviate the challenges these hardworking educators face but also serve as a testament to your dedication to ensuring the well-being of all workers under your purview as the Honourable Minister of FCT,” he wrote.