Oyo government orders schools to recover lost academic time after Oriire abductions

The Oyo state government has mandated schools to make up for lost academic time after students were abducted in the Oriire. This directive aims to mitigate the educational impact of the incident and ensure students do not fall behind in their studies.

Key education stakeholders convened to strategize on recovering the lost academic period. Participants included representatives from the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), the Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON), the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), and the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

The collaborative meeting focused on developing effective methods to help students catch up on missed lessons and curriculum content. The goal is to restore the academic calendar and ensure the continuity of learning despite the disruption caused by the abductions.