The Federal Government has welcomed the suspension of the teachers’ strike in Oyo State, describing the decision as a victory for dialogue and a significant step towards restoring uninterrupted learning in public schools.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the resolution reflected the commitment of all parties to place the welfare and future of schoolchildren above every other consideration.
According to the minister, the agreement followed 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.
The discussions culminated in the return of teachers to classrooms across the state, ending weeks of disruption to academic activities.
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 Nigeria Union of Teachers, Comrade Audu Titus Amba, the union’s South-West Zonal Chairman, Comrade Hassan Ajibola Fatai, and the leadership of the NUT’s Oyo State chapter for their roles in bringing the industrial action to an end.
Reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to quality education, the minister pledged continued collaboration with state governments, teachers’ unions and other stakeholders to ensure that children remain in school.
He said the administration would continue to strengthen school safety while addressing security challenges affecting the education sector.
Alausa also paid tribute to teachers across the country for their resilience and dedication to educating future generations.
The teachers’ strike was suspended after weeks of disruption in public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State.
The industrial action was triggered by security concerns following the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area, which prompted the Nigeria Union of Teachers to direct its members to withdraw their services.
