Thousands of WASSCE Candidates Affected as Oyo Teachers Embark on an Indefinite Strike

Thousands of students participating in the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Oyo State may experience significant disruptions following the commencement of an indefinite strike by public school teachers across the state.

The industrial action was declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), which directed its members in public schools to withdraw their services over escalating security concerns. The union cited the recent abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area as a major trigger for the strike.

With public secondary schools shut down, uncertainty now surrounds the fate of candidates sitting for the ongoing WAEC examinations. Many students depend on their schools and teachers for access to examination centres, academic guidance, and other forms of support necessary for the successful completion of the examinations.

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The NUT stated that the strike would remain in effect until the government takes decisive and concrete measures to address the growing insecurity affecting teachers, students, and schools across the state.

The development has sparked concerns among parents, education stakeholders, and community leaders, who fear that the prolonged closure of schools could adversely affect candidates preparing for their remaining examination papers.

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Stakeholders have therefore called on the Oyo State Government to urgently intervene and resolve the issues that led to the industrial action to safeguard the academic future of affected students and ensure the smooth conduct of the ongoing WASSCE.

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