The Oyo State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its indefinite strike after reviewing the security situation across the state.
The decision was announced on Wednesday, July 1, in a statement jointly signed by the state NUT Chairman, Hassan Fatai, and the union’s Secretary, Olukayode Salami.
According to the union, the strike was suspended following consultations with the Oyo State Government and appeals from other stakeholders.
The statement said the union also reassessed the prevailing security situation before deciding that teachers should return to their classrooms.
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The suspension brings an end to the industrial action, allowing public school activities to resume across the state.
The teachers had embarked on the indefinite strike after raising concerns over the abduction of schoolchildren in Ogbomosho, located in Orire Local Government Area.
The union said the action was aimed at drawing attention to the need for stronger security measures to protect schools, teachers and pupils across Oyo State.
The suspension comes as authorities continue efforts to improve safety in schools following growing concerns about insecurity affecting educational institutions in parts of the country.