The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has ordered all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to down tools from Monday, June 1, 2026. The strike is indefinite until further notice
This directive came from the national leadership of the union in Abuja which stated that the action is to protest the continued captivity of teachers and students kidnapped in different attacks across the state. Many of the victims were taken from their schools weeks ago, but their rescue and safe release are still pending.
The statement further stated that the long delay has created fear and anxiety among teachers. Most educators now feel unsafe going to class. As a result, many parents have stopped sending their children and wards to school.
The union also added that tension is rising in communities where the kidnappings happened. Schools are empty, learning has stopped, and the entire education system in the state is under pressure.
NUT warned that all public schools will remain closed until the Oyo State Government and security agencies secure the immediate release of every kidnapped teacher and student.