Teachers in Mubi Local Government of Adamawa yesterday resumed work following the suspension of the seven-week strike by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workers had in September embarked on an indefinite strike to press for the implementation of the N18, 000 minimum wage.
The strike had paralysed government business and closed down public schools and clinics.
A correspondent, who went round various schools in Mubi, observed that most teachers had reported to work as early as 7:30 a.m.
The situation was the same at the General Hospital, Mubi as doctors and other health personnel were seen attending to patients.
However, few workers had reported to work at the Mubi Local Government Secretariat and other government offices in the area.
At Sabon-Pegi Primary School, teachers and pupils were seen cleaning classrooms and the school premises.
Some of the teachers, who spoke to NAN, commended the state government and NLC for amicably resolving the crisis.
Mrs Halima Simon said the action would facilitate resumption of academic activities in public schools across the state.
“We are happy the strike is over and we are back at school,” Simon said, urging parents to send their ward to school to enable them continue with their studies.
A cross section of Mubi residents also expressed joy over the development and urged the state government to redeem its pledges to the workers.
A resident, Malam Bala Adamu, said the state government should adopt adequate measures to improve workers welfare so as to avoid future strike. (NAN)