On Tuesday, several public schools in Osogbo, Osun State, adhered to the Nigeria Labour Congress’ directive, leading to the early closure of operations.
Around 9 a.m., students who had initially resumed at various schools in the town were spotted returning home near Stadium, Ayetoro, and West Bye pass, Osogbo.
Upon visiting schools in the metropolis, teachers were observed in their offices after students were sent home.
Among the schools checked were Fakunle High School, Osogbo, Saint James Grammar School, and Adenle Grammar School in Ayetoro Area, Osogbo.
Although teachers declined on-the-record comments, a few anonymously mentioned that they resumed work only to later learn about the strike initiation by labor leaders.
One teacher, identified as Johnson, explained, “We can’t hold back the students when the labor leaders came around and asked us to shut down operations.
The students have been released, but many teachers are still around the premises.”
Osun NLC acting chairperson, Modupe Oyedele, confirmed full compliance with the strike directive, stating, “Workers in Osun complied fully. Osun is in full compliance with the strike directive.”
Additionally, an unusual presence of armed police operatives was noted at strategic points in Osogbo, seemingly to prevent any potential law and order disruptions.
Despite police presence at Lameco Junction, Old Garage, and Olaiya Area, economic activities proceeded without interruption in the areas visited by our correspondent.
