The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to commence an indefinite strike effective Monday, June 1, 2026, in protest against the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area.
The directive follows growing concerns over the safety of teachers and students after suspected terrorists abducted 46 pupils and their teachers from the Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota communities.
In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the Oyo State Wing of the union, Hassan Fatai, and the Secretary, Salami Olukayode, the NUT said the prolonged detention of the victims has created fear and anxiety among teachers, discouraged school attendance, and heightened tension in the affected communities.
According to the union, the industrial action is aimed at drawing the attention of government authorities and security agencies to the urgent need to intensify efforts to secure the safe release of the abducted teachers and pupils.
The NUT therefore directed all teachers in public primary and secondary schools across the state to fully comply with the strike action and remain at home until further notice.
