The Federal Government has welcomed the suspension of the teachers’ strike in Oyo State, describing the breakthrough as a significant victory for dialogue and a major step towards restoring uninterrupted learning for thousands of pupils across the state.
The government said the resolution followed sustained negotiations 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, paving the way for teachers to return to classrooms after the industrial action.
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, Tunji Alausa, who announced the development, said the successful resolution underscored the commitment of all stakeholders to prioritising the future of Nigerian children over every other interest.
“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 said.
The minister praised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for what he described as exemplary leadership in resolving the dispute through dialogue rather than confrontation.
He also commended the National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Comrade Audu Titus Amba; the NUT Zonal President, Comrade Hassan Ajibola Fatai; the leadership of the union’s Oyo State wing; and members of its executive committee for demonstrating statesmanship by placing the interests of schoolchildren above all else.
Beyond the resolution of the industrial dispute, Alausa reaffirmed the Federal Government’s determination to ensure that insecurity does not deprive Nigerian children of their constitutional right to education.
