Oyo teachers begin indefinite strike over abducted colleagues, pupils

The Oyo State Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has embarked on an indefinite strike beginning from Monday, June 1, 2026, till further notice.

The State NUT Chairman, Comrade Hassan Fatai, gave the directive in a statement on Monday.

Fatai said the industrial action is in protest against the continued stay in captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in the state. .

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

This comes after a directive by President Bola Tinubu on Sunday for the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to secure the release of the abducted teachers and students.

DAILY POST reports that Tinubu on Sunday approved the recruitment of at least 1,000 forest guards and the deployment of a special rescue to the state.

However, the NUT said the industrial action is aimed at drawing the attention of government to the urgent need to intensify efforts toward securing the safe release of the abductees without further delay.

The union called on all teachers to comply fully with the directive, remain law-abiding, and stay safe in their respective homes throughout the period of the strike.

“The action is intended to draw the attention of government and security agencies to the urgent need to intensify efforts towards the safe rescue of our colleagues and the pupils still in captivity,” the statement said.

Oyo teachers begin indefinite strike over abducted colleagues, pupils