Education Minister Iddrisu Promises to Resolve Teachers' Strike and Implement Supplementary Pay by Oct. 16
Minister Haruna Iddrisu pledges to end the teachers' strike within days.
In Brief
- •Minister Haruna Iddrisu pledges to end the teachers' strike within days.
- •He commits to a supplementary salary arrangement by October 16, 2026, through the Controller and Accountant‑General’s Department.
- •The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) will continue negotiations with striking teachers.
- •Iddrisu urges teachers to consider the impact on students and safeguard the academic calendar.
Why It Matters
A prolonged teachers' strike threatens to disrupt the academic calendar and compromise student learning outcomes. By promising a swift resolution and a supplementary salary arrangement, the government aims to restore stability in the education sector and maintain public confidence in the ministry’s ability to address educators’ concerns.
Key Details
- Supplementary Salary Deadline
- October 16, 2026
- Minister Promised Action
- Within days
- Negotiating Body
- Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC)
- Department Responsible
- Controller and Accountant‑General’s Department
What To Watch
Supplementary salary arrangement implementation on October 16, 2026
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