The notice was addressed to all elected state officers, State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) members who serve as branch trustees, headteachers, principals of public primary and secondary schools, as well as teachers across public schools in the state.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to withdraw their services indefinitely beginning from Monday, June 1, 2026, following the continued detention of abducted teachers and learners by kidnappers.
The directive, issued by the national leadership of the union and communicated to teachers across Oyo State, was contained in a statement dated May 31, 2026, and signed by the Oyo State Secretary of the union, Comrade Salami B. Olukayode.
The notice was addressed to all elected state officers, State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) members who serve as branch trustees, headteachers, principals of public primary and secondary schools, as well as teachers across public schools in the state.
According to the statement, the withdrawal of services is aimed at compelling authorities to intensify efforts toward the safe rescue and release of abducted teachers and students who remain in captivity.
