- Oyo teachers have suspended their indefinite strike
- The decision followed talks with the state government and stakeholders
- Teachers are expected to resume classes immediately
The Oyo State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has called off its indefinite strike after reassessing the security situation in the state.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the decision was announced on Wednesday in a statement jointly signed by the union’s Chairman, Hassan Fatai, and Secretary, Olukayode Salami.
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According to the union, the suspension of the industrial action followed a series of consultations as well as appeals from the Oyo State Government and other key stakeholders.
The NUT said it carefully reviewed the current security environment before deciding that teachers should return to their classrooms and resume academic activities.
The strike was initially declared over concerns about the safety of teachers and pupils following the abduction of schoolchildren in Ogbomosho, located in Orire Local Government Area.
The union had demanded stronger security measures in schools across the state to safeguard students and education workers from similar incidents.
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