You Spent Billions on Conference Centre But Primary School Remain Closed In FCT – Peter Obi Slams FG
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing the situation as disturbing and unacceptable for the nation’s seat of power.
In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Obi faulted the federal authorities for allowing public primary schools in Abuja to remain shut while billions of naira are being spent on renovating the International Conference Centre and other high-profile infrastructure.
According to him, education remains the backbone of national development and should never be treated as an afterthought.
Peter Obi lamented that millions of Nigerian children are currently out of school, either due to insecurity or prolonged industrial actions by teachers, stressing that the situation in Abuja is particularly alarming.
“This is particularly tragic in Abuja, the seat of government, where schools remain shuttered,” he wrote.
He added that it was difficult to justify massive public spending on projects such as conference centres and bus terminals when teachers remain unpaid and children are denied access to basic education.
“This is the same Abuja where billions were squandered on renovating a conference centre for the president and bus terminals,” Obi stated.
“One must question whether our leaders genuinely appreciate the vital role of education.”
The former Anambra State governor’s comments have reignited conversations around government priorities, public spending, and the welfare of teachers, especially in the nation’s capital, where expectations for governance standards are significantly higher.
The FCT primary school teachers’ strike has left thousands of pupils out of classrooms, sparking growing public frustration and calls for urgent intervention by the authorities.
