The Federal Government has welcomed the suspension of the teachers’ strike in Oyo State, describing the development as a major breakthrough achieved through dialogue and collaboration aimed at restoring uninterrupted learning across the state.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Federal Ministry of Education, the government said the resolution followed sustained engagements involving the ministry, the Oyo State Government, and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) at the national, zonal and state levels.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, said the successful resolution reflected the commitment of all stakeholders to prioritising the welfare and future of schoolchildren.
“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 Nigeria Union of Teachers and the Government of Oyo State,” the minister said.
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Alausa commended Oyo State Governor, Engr. 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 Zonal President, Comrade Hassan Ajibola Fatai, the leadership of the Oyo State wing of the union, and members of its executive committee for putting the interests of learners first.
The minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that every Nigerian child has uninterrupted access to quality education despite security challenges in parts of the country.
He stressed that efforts by criminal elements to disrupt education through violence would not prevent children from accessing learning.
“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 said.
Alausa also paid tribute to teachers across the country for their dedication, resilience and patriotism, describing them as critical partners in national development whose sacrifices continue to strengthen Nigeria’s education system.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to working closely with state governments, teachers’ unions, security agencies and other stakeholders to strengthen school safety, promote constructive dialogue and safeguard every child’s right to uninterrupted, quality education in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
