The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) suspends the indefinite strike it declared in Oyo State following reported abductions of teachers and schoolchildren. Multiple reports say the strike is linked to kidnappings in and around Oriire Local Government Area, including an incident in which 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers were reportedly abducted from three schools in May. Other coverage also references student abductions in Ogbomosho, which contributed to the security concerns that triggered the work stoppage.
The NUT’s decision follows a review of the security situation and consultations with relevant authorities. Sources report that the Oyo State government and other stakeholders appeal to the union for a return to classrooms, and that the government provides assurances aimed at strengthening school security. The union then directs public primary and secondary school teachers to resume official duties from Thursday, July 2, 2026, effectively ending the industrial action. The reports describe the suspension as a response to continuing dialogue between teachers’ representatives and government officials after the abduction incidents.
