NUT orders Oyo teachers to embark on indefinite strike against abducted colleagues and pupils – THIS UPDATE

The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to withdraw their services from schools with effect from Monday, June 1, 2026, until further notice.

The directive, issued by the union’s national leadership, is a protest against the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils, whose rescue and safe release remain uncertain.

According to the union, the victims’ prolonged detention has created fear and anxiety among teachers, discouraged parents from sending their children to school and increased tension in communities across the state.

The NUT said the industrial action is aimed at drawing the attention of government authorities to the urgent need to step up efforts to ensure the safe release of the abductees without further delay.

The union urged all teachers to fully comply with the directive, abide by the law and remain safe in their homes during the strike period.

It also reaffirmed its solidarity with the abducted teachers, pupils and their families, stressing that legitimate engagements with the relevant government authorities will continue until the victims regain their freedom.

The union concluded by assuring members that it will remain committed to protecting the well-being and safety of teachers and students across the country.

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