By Public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State have been directed to withdraw their services indefinitely following a directive from the national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT).
The directive, conveyed in a circular dated May 31, 2026, was addressed to elected state officers, members of the State Wing Executive Council, headteachers, principals and teachers across public schools in the state.
According to the notice signed by the Oyo State Secretary of the union, Comrade Salami B. Olukayode, the withdrawal of services takes effect from Monday, June 1, 2026, and will remain in force until further notice.
The NUT said the action was prompted by the continued detention of abducted teachers and learners, expressing concern over the absence of any clear indication of their rescue and safe release.
In the circular, the union stated that the situation had created fear among teachers, discouraged parents from sending their children to school and heightened tension in communities across the state.
“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 Tomorrow, Monday 1st June, 2026 till further notice for maximum compliance,” the notice read.
The union explained that the industrial action was intended to further pressure government authorities to intensify efforts toward securing the safe return of the abductees.
“While this action was taken to further call on the government to intensify strategies towards bringing the abductees back safely and without any further delay, we wish to call on our teachers to remain law-abiding and stay safe in their respective homes,” the statement added.
The NUT also declared solidarity with the victims and their families, assuring that lawful engagements with government officials would continue until the abducted teachers and learners regain their freedom.
“The union and entire teachers in the country stand in solidarity with the victims and their families as more lawful engagements with the government for the safe return of the abductees continue,” the circular stated.
