Nigeria Union of Teachers warns of a nationwide strike if abducted teachers and schoolchildren are not rescued promptly.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has called for the immediate release of teachers and children kidnapped in Oyo State and other parts of the country, warning that it could embark on a nationwide strike if they are not rescued.
The demand was made during a solidarity rally organised by the union in the Federal Capital Territory.
Speaking at the rally, NUT National President, Audu Amba, said attacks on teachers undermine the education sector and called on both the federal and state governments to take urgent steps to improve security in schools across the country.
Amba stressed that educational institutions must be made safe for teachers and children, noting that insecurity continues to threaten teaching and learning in several parts of Nigeria.
He also reaffirmed the union’s directive to primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to withdraw their services following the abduction of their colleagues and students.
The union said the safety of teachers and students must remain a priority and urged the government to act swiftly to address growing security concerns affecting schools.