Oyo Teachers Announce Statewide Protest Over Ongoing Strike Action Declared by NUT

Teachers across Oyo State are preparing for a statewide protest scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, following the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT)’s decision to embark on an industrial action.

The planned protest is expected to involve teachers from public primary and secondary schools across all local government areas of the state, as part of efforts to draw attention to unresolved issues affecting the education sector.

The strike action, declared by the NUT, is reportedly linked to concerns over welfare conditions, salary-related matters, working environment challenges, and broader issues affecting the effectiveness of the public education system.

Teachers say the protest is aimed at pressing home their demands and compelling relevant authorities to address longstanding grievances that have affected morale and service delivery in schools.

Education stakeholders in the state are already expressing concern that the industrial action could further disrupt academic activities if not urgently resolved.

Parents and guardians have also begun calling for swift dialogue between government officials and union leaders to prevent prolonged disruption in the academic calendar.

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from the Oyo State Government regarding the planned protest.

Observers say the development adds to growing tensions in the education sector and underscores the need for renewed engagement between government and labour unions.