Teachers in Oyo State are shutting down schools on Monday, June 1st. The Nigeria Union of Teachers ordered the indefinite strike over kidnapped colleagues and pupils.
Bandits abducted 46 people on May 15. They took them from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area.
Community Grammar School, Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School were all hit.
The kidnappings sent shockwaves through the state's education sector.
Hassan Fatai, the state NUT chairman, announced the action on Sunday. He and Secretary Salami Olukayode signed the joint statement.
Fear has gripped education stakeholders across Oyo State, according to the union. Parents are now afraid to send their children to school.
Academic activities have suffered serious disruption as a result. The prolonged captivity has created uncertainty among teachers and families.
NUT leadership says the strike will pressure authorities into action. They want faster, more aggressive efforts to free the captives.
The union demands safe, unconditional release of all abductees without delay. Schools must remain closed until progress is made.
Teachers have been ordered to stay home and comply fully. They're asked to remain law-abiding during the industrial action.
In their words, NUT will engage government through lawful channels. The union pledged continued solidarity with victims and their families.
No timeline has been given for when schools might reopen. Everything depends on the safe return of the hostages.
