Nigeria, April 26 -- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised the Chairpersons of the six Area Councils for failing to pay primary school teachers and area council workers, despite the disbursement of funds by the FCT Administration.

During a routine inspection of road projects on Thursday in Abuja, Mr Wike, according to a Daily Trust report expressed frustration over the ongoing strike by primary school teachers, health workers, and other council staff.

He attributed the industrial actions to the council chairpersons' negligence.

"It's unfortunate and we have to tell ourselves the simple truth. The Area Council Chairmen, after I have approved money to be sent to them for them to be able to pay t...