The Oyo State Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has commenced an indefinite strike effective Monday, June 1, 2026, until further notice. The directive was issued by the State NUT Chairman, Comrade Hassan Fatai, in a statement released on Monday, June 1.
Reasons for the Industrial Action
Comrade Fatai explained that the industrial action is a protest against the prolonged captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in the state. The union aims to draw the government's attention to the urgent need for intensified efforts to secure the safe release of the abductees without any further delay.
Call for Compliance
The union has called on all teachers to fully comply with the strike directive, remain law-abiding, and stay safe in their respective homes throughout the duration of the strike. The statement emphasized: “The action is intended to draw the attention of government and security agencies to the urgent need to intensify efforts towards the safe rescue of our colleagues and the pupils still in captivity.”
Background Context
This development follows a directive issued on Sunday, May 31, by President Bola Tinubu, ordering the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to help secure the release of the abducted teachers and students. The strike underscores the growing frustration over the security situation in the state.
