The Federal Government on Thursday commended the Oyo State government and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) on the suspension of the teachers’ strike in the state.
In a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the suspension demonstrates the commitment of all parties to prioritising the welfare and future of schoolchildren above every other consideration.
“I am glad to report today that the strike has been suspended. Teachers are now returning to school to educate their students. This is the result of our collaboration and coordination with the leadership of the National Union of Teachers and the Government of Oyo State,” the minister said.
The suspension of the industrial action followed weeks of disruption OF academic activities in public primary and secondary schools across the state after NUT directed its members to withdraw their services over security concerns arising from the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area.
Suspected armed bandits attacked three schools in the local government on May 15, 2026, abducting over 45 schoolchildren and teachers. The incident remains unresolved as the abductees remain in captivity to date.
Alausa commended Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for resolving the dispute through dialogue, and also the National President of NUT, Comrade Audu Amba, the union’s South-West Zonal Chairman, Comrade Hassan Fatai, as well as the leadership of the union’s Oyo State chapter for their roles in resolving the dispute.
He thanked teachers across the country for their resilience and dedication to educating future generations.
“Our children will remain in school, and we will continue to educate them. We will not succumb to terror. This administration remains resolute in confronting insecurity with every available resource and ensuring that our schools continue to serve as safe places for teaching and learning,” Alausa said.
