Ondo State witnessed total compliance with the indefinite strike action called by organised Labour, leading to the closure of public schools, banks, and public offices. The strike, which was intended to press for better working conditions and a higher minimum wage, left many public institutions deserted.
In Akure, the state capital, pupils who went to schools found their teachers absent, resulting in a complete halt to academic activities. Similarly, in the Akoko area of the state, including towns like Ikare, Arigidi, and Ugbe, public schools remained closed.
The impact of the strike was also felt in the banking sector, as banks across the state were shut, depriving customers of banking services. Government hospitals and other public offices were also deserted as workers joined the industrial action.
Reacting to the situation, Pastor Gabriel Oloye, a former chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers in Akoko Northwest local government, expressed concern over the worsening hardship in the country. He called on both the government and workers to return to the negotiating table to resolve the industrial issues amicably.
