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NLC Declares Indefinite Strike In FCT Over Teachers’ Promotion Policy
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Donatus Anichukwueze , as published by Channels Television
· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details on the strike and the labour council's demands are available from the source, including the events leading up to the strike and the council's position on the promotion policy. A labour council has declared an indefinite strike, directing workers to shut down various establishments.
A labour council has declared an indefinite strike, directing workers to shut down various establishments. The strike affects schools, hospitals, government offices, and other establishments in the public and private sectors. It began after a seven-day ultimatum expired, with the labour council stating that its demands were not satisfactorily addressed.
The dispute centres on a promotion policy for teachers, which requires vacancies to be available for advancement. The labour council opposes this policy, citing years of career stagnation among teachers.
Further details on the strike and the labour council's demands are available from the source, including the events leading up to the strike and the council's position on the promotion policy.
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Category: schools Published: October 7, 2026 Source: Channels Television Reading time: 1 min
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