Teachers ofp ublic primary and secondary schools across Oyo State in Southwest Nigeria Monday began an indefinite strike in compliance with the directive of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) over the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in the state.
On Sunday, the NUT ordered all public primary and secondary school teachers in the state to withdraw their services from Monday, June 1, until further notice.
The union said the action was necessitated by the continued captivity of teachers and pupils abducted on May 15 from Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esiele; L.A. Primary School, Ahoro-Esiele; and Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
Both the federal and state government are accused of not doing enough to secure the release of pupil and teachers under the captivity of dangerous terrorists
A statement by the NUT secretary, Olukayode Salami, said the union expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the rescue and safe release of the victims.
The NUT stated that the prolonged detention of the abducted teachers and pupils has created fear and anxiety among members and discouraged parents from sending their children to school.
The strike has affected the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).