Ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination proceedings face immediate disruption across Oyo State following an abrupt industrial action launched by public school teachers. The Nigeria Union of Teachers directed all members to withdraw their services immediately due to escalating security threats within the region.

The union disclosed that the indefinite strike was triggered specifically by the recent abduction of teachers and pupils in the Oriire Local Government Area. Officials noted that public classrooms will remain locked until the state government implements concrete measures to guarantee the safety of educators and learners. The industrial action leaves thousands of candidates stranded, as the shut gates directly compromise access to examination centres and vital administrative support during the critical testing period.

Expressing deep anxiety over the sudden development, parents and academic stakeholders stated that the closure jeopardises student performance in the remaining papers. Observers remarked that final year students rely heavily on school environments for stable logistics during the regional assessment. The union maintained that the safety of its membership cannot be compromised, describing the security climate as entirely untenable for academic activities.

With public secondary schools officially closed as of Monday, 1 June 2026, pressure is mounting on authorities to fast track dialogue. Stakeholders asserted that an immediate resolution is mandatory to prevent massive academic failure. The ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination is scheduled to proceed regionally, but the local shutdown has cast immense uncertainty over the legal participation of Oyo State candidates.