May 31, 2026
By Adeola Badru
IBADAN — The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to commence an indefinite strike from Monday, June 1, 2026, over the continued abduction of teachers and pupils in the state.
The directive, issued by the union’s leadership, is intended to press home demands for urgent government action to secure the safe release of the victims, whose whereabouts remain unknown.
In a statement signed by the NUT Oyo State Wing Chairman, Hassan Fatai, and Secretary, Salami Olukayode, the union said the prolonged captivity of the abductees has created fear and anxiety among teachers and disrupted confidence in the school system.
