FG COMMENDS SUSPENSION OF OYO TEACHERS’ STRIKE
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By; Ganiyat Sunmola
The Federal Government on Thursday welcomed the suspension of the teachers’ strike in Oyo State, describing the development as a victory for dialogue and a major step towards restoring uninterrupted academic activities in public schools.
The government said the resolution was achieved through sustained engagements 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.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the suspension of the strike demonstrated the commitment of all parties to prioritising the welfare and education of schoolchildren.
“I am pleased to announce that the strike has been suspended. Teachers are now returning to the classrooms to continue educating their students. This is the outcome of our collaboration and coordination with the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers and the Oyo State Government,” he said.
Alausa commended Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for his leadership in resolving the dispute through dialogue.
He also praised the National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, 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 resolving the industrial action.
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,” Alausa said.
He also commended teachers across the country for their resilience and dedication to educating future generations.
The Federal Ministry of Education reiterated its commitment to working closely with state governments, teachers’ unions, security agencies and other stakeholders to strengthen school safety, promote dialogue and protect every child’s right to quality education in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The suspension of the strike followed weeks of disruption to academic activities in public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State after the Nigeria Union of Teachers directed its members to withdraw their services over security concerns arising from the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area.
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