\n\nThe ongoing indefinite strike by the Nigeria Union of Teachers in Oyo State has sparked growing concern among parents and education stakeholders, with many warning of its negative impact on pupils and students.
The strike, which began on June 1 following the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area, has left public schools closed and thousands of children out of classrooms.
Parents say many children are now spending their days at home, roaming streets, hawking goods, or engaging in leisure activities, while others have been enrolled in apprenticeship programmes to keep them occupied. Teachers also worry that the prolonged closure could disrupt continuous assessments and lead to rushed academic activities when schools eventually reopen.
Stakeholders have urged the Oyo State Government to resolve the issues behind the strike quickly and strengthen security measures in schools to prevent future incidents, while calling on parents and communities to keep children engaged in productive activities during the shutdown.
