The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has declared an indefinite strike in Oyo State, demanding the urgent rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15. In a circular, NUT directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo to withdraw services from Monday, June 1, until all captives are safely released. The union also ordered solidarity rallies nationwide on Tuesday. About 39 pupils and seven teachers were taken; one teacher has been beheaded.
Key Points:
Indefinite strike paralyses public education across Oyo State.
Parents face childcare crises as schools remain closed indefinitely.
The union’s nationwide rallies may spread the protest beyond Oyo.
Continued captivity erodes public confidence in school safety.
Federal and state governments face pressure to resolve the crisis quickly.
Teachers will stay home until all abducted colleagues and children are freed, while rallies at government houses aim to force decisive action.
Sources: TheCable


