Oyo: Makinde urges NUT to reopen schools, approves N8.7bn for learning materials

…expands 2026 budget to N1.1tn

By Adeola Badru

Governor Seyi Makinde has urged the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) to suspend its ongoing strike and reopen public schools shut in protest over the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area, assuring residents that efforts are being intensified to secure the victims’ release.

The appeal came as the State Executive Council approved N8.7 billion for the procurement of teaching and learning materials and increased the 2026 budget to N1.1 trillion to accelerate development projects across the state.

The appeal was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, following the Executive Council meeting held.