The Federal Government has welcomed the suspension of the teachers’ strike in Oyo State, describing the development as a positive outcome of dialogue and a major step toward restoring uninterrupted learning in public schools.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the resolution followed sustained engagements 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.
He commended Governor Seyi Makinde for resolving the dispute through dialogue and praised the leadership of the NUT for working collaboratively to reach an amicable settlement in the interest of students and the education sector.
The minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring uninterrupted access to quality education despite security challenges affecting some parts of the country.
He stressed that efforts would continue to keep children in school and safeguard their right to education while strengthening school safety across the country.
Alausa also applauded teachers nationwide for their dedication and resilience, assuring that the Federal Government would continue to collaborate with state governments, teachers’ unions, security agencies and other stakeholders to promote dialogue, enhance school security and protect every child’s right to quality education.
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