RismadarVoice Reporters, July 2, 2026
The Federal Government of Nigeria has welcomed the suspension of teachers’ strike in Oyo State, describing the development as a triumph of dialogue and a significant step toward restoring uninterrupted learning in public schools.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, the government said the resolution was achieved through sustained consultations involving the Federal Ministry of Education, the Oyo State Government, and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) at the national, zonal, and state levels.
According to the ministry, teachers have begun returning to classrooms across the state following the suspension of the industrial action.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the outcome reflects the commitment of all parties to prioritise the welfare and future of schoolchildren above every other consideration.
“I am glad to report today that the strike has been suspended. Teachers are now returning to school to educate their students. This is the result of our collaboration and coordination with the leadership of the National Union of Teachers and the Government of Oyo State,”
Alausa commended Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for what he described as exemplary leadership in resolving the dispute through dialogue.
He also praised the National President of the NUT, Comrade Audu Titus Amba; the union’s South-West Zonal Chairman, Comrade Hassan Ajibola Fatai; and the leadership of the Oyo State chapter for their roles in reaching a peaceful resolution.
The minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring uninterrupted access to quality education and pledged continued collaboration with stakeholders to keep children in school.
“Our children will remain in school, and we will continue to educate them. We will not succumb to terror. This administration remains resolute in confronting insecurity with every available resource and ensuring that our schools continue to serve as safe places for teaching and learning,”
He further paid tribute to teachers across the country for their resilience and dedication to educating future generations.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to working closely with state governments, teachers’ unions, security agencies, and other stakeholders to strengthen school safety, encourage dialogue, and protect every child’s right to quality education in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The strike had disrupted academic activities in public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State for several weeks after the NUT directed its members to withdraw their services over security concerns following the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area.
