Oyo Teachers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Abduction of Colleagues, Pupils
Public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State have commenced an indefinite strike following the continued captivity of teachers and pupils abducted on May 15 in Oriire Local Government Area. The action, directed by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), disrupted academic activities across the state and affected some ongoing WASSCE examinations. The union said the prolonged detention of the victims has created fear among teachers and parents, and the strike will continue until meaningful progress is made toward their safe release.
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Public school teachers in Oyo State commence an indefinite strike following the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils, disrupting classes and WASSCE activities.
Public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State were largely deserted on Monday as teachers complied with the directive of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to embark on an indefinite strike over the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in the state.
The industrial action disrupted academic activities in many public schools, with classrooms remaining locked and teachers staying away from work in obedience to the union's order.
At Community High School, Ogungbade, Ibadan, academic activities were brought to a standstill as teachers withdrew their services. Students who arrived at the school were later seen leaving the premises after discovering that classes would not hold.
The strike also affected the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), as some examination supervisors were reportedly left waiting amid uncertainty surrounding the situation.
The NUT had, on Sunday, directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to commence an indefinite strike from Monday, June 1, until further notice.
According to the union, the decision was prompted by the continued captivity of teachers and pupils abducted on May 15 from Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esiele; L.A. Primary School, Ahoro-Esiele; and Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, all located in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement signed by the union's secretary, Olukayode Salami, the NUT expressed deep concern over the uncertainty surrounding efforts to secure the rescue and safe release of the victims.
The union noted that the prolonged detention of the abducted teachers and pupils has created widespread fear and anxiety among education workers across the state.
It further stated that the security situation has discouraged many parents from sending their children to school, thereby threatening the stability of teaching and learning in affected communities.
The NUT maintained that the strike would continue until there is meaningful progress toward the safe release of the abducted teachers and pupils.
