Oyo abduction: NUT suspends strike, directs teachers to resume work Thursday

By Adeola Badru
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its strike across public schools in Oyo State, directing teachers to resume work on Thursday, following renewed engagements with the state government and assurances of enhanced security measures after the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area.
In a statement jointly signed by the union’s Oyo State Chairman, Hassan Ajibola Fatai, and Secretary, Olukayode Salami, on Wednesday, the union announced that the suspension followed a directive from its national leadership, issued after reviewing the prevailing security situation and considering appeals from the Oyo State Government and other key stakeh...