Thousands of Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) part-time teachers working in Federal Unity Colleges across Nigeria have begun withdrawing from normal teaching activities, as frustration grows over the Federal Government’s delay in regularising their appointments and improving their welfare.
Reports gathered from affected schools show that the action is already spreading across different states, with varying levels of compliance and partial disruption of academic activities.
Messages circulating among the teachers show solidarity across institutions, with comments such as “FGGC Gboko complying fully,” “Fully compliance by FGGC Potiskum,” and “FGC Azare total closure, solidarity forever,” reflecting how widespread the agitation has become.
The affected schools include FGGC Gboko in Benue State, FGGC Potiskum in Yobe State, FGC Azare in Bauchi State, FGC Jos in Plateau State, FGC New Bussa in Niger State, and FGC Ilorin in Kwara State.
A teacher who spoke on the condition of anonymity said the withdrawal is already affecting classroom activities in several colleges, although not all staff have completely stopped reporting to school.
“Many of us are still around the school premises, but we’re not teaching. Some are only doing basic administrative duties, while others have completely stayed away,” the teacher explained.
The ongoing action comes after repeated complaints from PTA part-time staff who say they have been stuck in the same employment conditions for years without formal regularisation or proper recognition from the government.
Many of them say they have spent between 10 and 20 years teaching in Federal Unity Colleges while still being treated as temporary workers.
One of the teachers expressed deep frustration, saying their monthly earnings remain far below what is sustainable in today’s economy.
“Some of us earn ₦30,000, others ₦40,000, and only a few get up to ₦70,000. Yet the cost of living keeps rising every day. It’s becoming unbearable,” the teacher said.
The group estimates that over 3,500 PTA part-time teachers are affected nationwide, describing their situation as unstable and emotionally draining due to lack of job security and welfare support.
They also raised concerns that new staff recruitment continues in some schools while their own status remains unresolved, which they described as unfair and discouraging.
Plans are reportedly underway for further mobilisation in Abuja if their demands are not addressed, as frustration continues to build among members across the country.
Despite years of peaceful engagements and appeals to relevant authorities, the teachers say no meaningful resolution has been reached, warning that the situation may worsen if urgent steps are not taken.