NUT Shuts Down Public Schools In Abuja

by Deji Abiodun

Public schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), were early Monday morning shut down following the strike embarked upon by the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT chapter.

In a statement made available to the Nation, the leadership of the union ordered the closure of schools with effect from Monday due to non-payment of some allowances by government, non implementation of 2013 and 2014 promotion backlog.

Student and pupils were not allowed access to their schools despite the scarcity of fuel in Abuja.

Most of the students had to walk to school while those living far stayed at home.