The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its withdrawal of services across public schools in Oyo State following fresh engagements with the state government over the recent abduction of teachers and learners in Oriire Local Government Area.
The decision was announced in a statement jointly signed by the union’s Oyo State Chairman, Hassan Ajibola Fatai, and Secretary, Olukayode Salami.
The union said the suspension followed a directive from its national leadership after reviewing the prevailing security situation and considering appeals by the Oyo State Government and other stakeholders.
“The suspension followed a directive from its national leadership after reviewing the prevailing security situation and considering appeals by the Oyo State Government and other key stakeholders,” the statement said.
Teachers in all public primary and secondary schools across the state have been directed to resume official duties on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
According to the statement, the decision was taken after the government assured the union that efforts were being intensified to secure the release of the abducted teachers and learners and strengthen security around schools.
“The decision was taken in the collective interest of teachers, learners and the general public after the government assured the union that sustained efforts were underway to secure the safe release of the abducted victims and strengthen security around schools and surrounding communities,” the statement said.
The union said the government had also committed to establishing a well-equipped Joint Security Task Force to patrol vulnerable schools and access routes, while continuing engagement with affected families and providing psychosocial support for rescued victims.
Other measures include strengthening the Safe School Initiative, improving emergency response, tackling criminal hideouts, upgrading school infrastructure, enhancing intelligence gathering, ensuring speedy prosecution of suspects and deploying technology to improve school security.
The NUT commended its members, the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) and the Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON) for their discipline and solidarity during the strike.
It urged teachers to remain vigilant, obey the law and promptly report any security threats within their schools and communities.
The union reaffirmed its commitment to teachers’ welfare and safety, saying it would continue engaging the government “until all outstanding concerns regarding the safety of teachers and students are fully addressed.”
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