Public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State have been directed to withdraw their services indefinitely beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, following a directive from the national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT).
The directive was contained in an official circular issued by the Oyo State Wing of the NUT and signed by the State Secretary, Comrade Salami B. Olukayode.
According to the union, the industrial action became necessary due to the continued detention of teachers and students reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen, with no clear indication of their rescue or safe release.
The union stated that the worsening security situation had created fear and uncertainty among teachers and parents across the state, discouraging school attendance and heightening tension within affected communities.
“This is to officially convey to all Public Primary and Secondary School Teachers in Oyo State, the fresh directive of the National leadership of our union, NUT instructing us to withdraw our services from schools commencing from Monday 1st June, 2026 till further notice,” the statement read.
The NUT explained that the action was intended to pressure the government into intensifying efforts toward securing the release of the abducted victims and improving security around schools and communities.
While calling on teachers to comply fully with the directive, the union urged members to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and stay safe in their homes during the period of the withdrawal.
The union also expressed solidarity with the victims and their families, assuring that lawful engagements with government authorities would continue until the abductees are safely returned.
The development is expected to disrupt academic activities in public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State as parents and students await further updates on the situation.
Education stakeholders and residents have continued to express concern over the growing insecurity affecting schools in parts of the country, with renewed calls for stronger government intervention to protect learners and educators.
