Abduction: Oyo private schools reject strike, protest, opt for one-day closure
The Coalition of Non-State Schools in Oyo State has decided against joining strikes or protests regarding the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers. Instead, they have called for a one-day closure of private schools to hold prayer sessions for the victims' safe return. This decision contrasts with the Nigeria Union of Teachers, which has initiated an indefinite strike demanding immediate action for the abducted individuals.
- ▪The Coalition of Non-State Schools in Oyo State has ruled out joining any strike or protest over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers.
- ▪Instead, they directed all private schools to close on Friday, 5 June, to hold special prayer sessions for the victims' safe return.
- ▪The coalition's decision follows the abduction of about 39 pupils and seven teachers in Oriire Local Government Area on 15 May.
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Add us on Google The Coalition of Non-State Schools in Oyo State (CONSSOS) has ruled out joining any strike or protest over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers from their schools in Oriire Local Government Area, saying alternative actions would better support efforts to secure the victims’ release and improve school security across the state. Instead of strike or protest, the coalition directed all private schools across the state to close on Friday, 5 June, in solidarity with calls for the urgent rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers and to hold special prayer sessions seeking their safe return. It gave the declared its stance in a communique issued at the end of its meeting on Tuesday.
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