FCT Administration to Use 10% of Councils' IGR to Offset Teachers' Dues

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The FCT Administration has resolved to use 10% of the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the six area councils to offset the dues owed to primary school teachers in Abuja. The decision was reached during a meeting between the teachers under the National Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Chapter, the area council chairpersons, and representatives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Thursday. According to the Chief of Staff to the Minister of the FCT, Chidi Amadi, the IGR, when calculated, would cater for about 70% of the amount owed the primary school teachers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FCT Administration will use 10% of the IGR of the six area councils to offset the dues owed to primary school teachers.
  • The decision was reached after a meeting between the teachers, area council chairpersons, and representatives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Thursday.
  • The IGR will cover about 70% of the amount owed to the primary school teachers.
  • The meeting was convened following a prolonged strike by primary school teachers, which has lasted over three months.
  • The strike was called off in October after the intervention of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
  • A special committee has been inaugurated to draw out a plan on how to address other outstanding issues, including the implementation of the new national minimum wage and previous agreements.
  • The committee includes representatives from the NUT, FCTA, area council chairpersons, and NANS.

Statistics:

  • 10% of the IGR of the six area councils will be used to offset the dues owed to primary school teachers.
  • The IGR will cover about 70% of the amount owed to the primary school teachers.
  • The mini- strike has lasted for over three months.
  • The IGR collection will be for six months to cater for the outstanding dues.

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