The National Centre Managers’ Forum (NCMF) of the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, has suspended its warning strike six days after it started.
In an announcement by its National Chairman, Tam Frank, and National Secretary, Mamuda Doguwa, the discussion board stated the choice adopted discussions with the institute’s management.
The discussion board has additionally directed its members to renew work instantly and absolutely take part in educating follow and different official actions.
“In view of the foregoing agreements and the commitment demonstrated by the NTI management, the leadership of the Forum considers it appropriate to suspend the ongoing strike action,” the assertion reads partially.
PREMIUM TIMES reported that the strike started on 12 October over unpaid honoraria.
The discussion board had stated its members have been owed for the primary and second semesters of every yr from 2020 to 2025, plus the primary semester of 2026. It stated it wrote to management on 13 July and held talks on the institute’s headquarters, however to no avail.
The affected programmes included the Pivotal Teacher Training Programme, the Nigeria Certificate in Education, the Bachelor’s Degree Programmes and the Postgraduate Diploma in Education. The discussion board had warned that it will put together for an indefinite strike if its calls for weren’t met inside the month.
Agreement reached
According to the assertion, the discussion board and the company’s management met and agreed on six points.
During the conferences, the Director-General of NTI, Sadiya Daura, was represented by her Special Technical Assistant, Salisu Bature, a professor.
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The assertion stated the cost of all excellent allowances to centre managers and facilitators will start within the final week of November, with later funds in instalments.
NTI management additionally agreed that after the arrears are cleared, allowances for every new semester will likely be paid inside a month of the semester’s finish.
The assertion famous that from the subsequent examination, the discussion board will get invigilation slots in each state and might nominate its members to fill them.
“The first and second batches of course materials have been released to the State Coordinators. All Centre Managers are therefore advised to liaise with their respective State Coordinators to collect the materials,” the assertion added.
“The second-semester results are expected to be released shortly. Furthermore, another batch of certificates is expected to be released between 14 and 20 November 2026. All issues relating to payments owed to host institutions will be reviewed for appropriate action.”
The discussion board thanked Ms Daura and Mr Bature for “concern, professionalism, and maturity”, noting that the discussion board hopes the management will hold to the agreement.
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