The ICPC had been on the trail of the former minister since he resigned from office last year following investigations that revealed he forged his academic certificates.

The body said the Oyo State government has committed to an array of safety operations, including intensifying the rescue mission for the missing victims, establishing a well-equipped Joint Security Task Force to patrol vulnerable access roads, and upgrading general school infrastructure.

Furthermore, the government promised to strengthen the Safe School Initiative through improved early warning systems, deploy advanced surveillance technology, provide psychosocial support to rescued victims, and ensure the payment of gratuities to the families of deceased teachers.

While applauding its members and affiliated associations like the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools and the Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria for their resilience, the union urged all returning educators to maintain high levels of situational awareness.

“The Nigeria Union of Teachers hereby directs all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to resume official duties on Thursday, July 2, 2026,” the union executives stated in their joint release.

“We sincerely appreciate all our members, ANCOPSS, AOPSHON, and other stakeholders for their discipline, solidarity, and unwavering support during this period. Your cooperation has once again demonstrated our collective commitment to the welfare and safety of teachers and learners.”

The union leadership also emphasized that the return to work does not mean they will overlook any future lapses in regional security, urging teachers to actively report unusual movements.

“We urge all teachers to remain vigilant, law-abiding and promptly report any suspicious activities or security threats within their schools and communities to the relevant authorities. Together, we can build safer schools for our children and educators,” the statement noted.

“The Ibadan axis is failing very badly. If you go there, it is rotting and folding. It is very dangerous for vehicular movement,” Umahi said.

He added that President Tinubu directed the ministry to follow due process to concession the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for operation and maintenance, with the failed Ibadan approach to be reconstructed using reinforced concrete technology.

The projects are expected to significantly improve connectivity, boost economic activities, and address critical infrastructure deficits across the benefiting states.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Below is a list of road road projects approved by FEC on Monday:

– 23 road projects across Adamawa, Taraba, Ebonyi, Kwara, Cross River, Kogi, Lagos, Niger, Oyo, and Plateau states – N2.078 trillion.

– 409 km dual carriageway project in Niger State (Dangote Group, reinforced concrete, tax credit scheme) — N1.8325 trillion.

– 32.2 km road project in Gashua, Yobe State (augmentation) — N15 billion.

– Second phase of Yola-Fufore-Gurin Road (additional 20 km), Adamawa State — N15.246 billion.

– Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (operation & maintenance concession + reconstruction of failed Ibadan approach with reinforced concrete).