The Oyo State Government has suspended all school excursions, field trips, sports competitions, and other activities outside school premises across the state over rising security concerns.
The directive followed last week’s deadly coordinated abduction attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, where several students and teachers are reportedly still in captivity.
“In view of the recent security concerns, the Ministry is taking steps to safeguard the lives of students and members of staff in all schools in Oyo State.”
In a circular dated May 22, 2026, and signed by the Ministry of Education’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs B.T. Oyinloye, the government directed all school administrators to immediately suspend every activity requiring students to move outside school premises.
The government also stated that all previous approvals for excursions and external school activities have now been cancelled pending improvement in the security situation across the state.
“The safety of our children is non-negotiable and takes precedence over all academic and extracurricular activities. This directive takes immediate effect and will be reviewed as soon as the security situation improves,” it stated.
The directive has been circulated to education authorities, principals, head teachers, and school administrators across Oyo State amid growing concerns over the safety of students and teachers.