Nigerian media personality and activist VeryDarkMan has called for a nationwide show of solidarity following the reported abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State.
The outspoken content creator, popularly known as VDM, made the appeal in a video that has since gone viral on social media, urging Nigerians not to allow the incident fade from public attention.
Speaking on what he described as a common tendency among Nigerians to quickly move on from major national issues, VDM argued that such behaviour often undermines efforts to sustain pressure on authorities and secure justice for victims.
“Nigerians are cursed with one thing, they think it’s a blessing but it’s a curse, they know how to move on quickly.”
He stressed that the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers should not be treated as another news cycle that would soon be forgotten, insisting that public attention must remain focused on the victims until they regain their freedom.
“However, on this issue on ground, we are not going to move on until they are released.”
Call for Teachers' Boycott
As part of his proposed response, VDM urged public school teachers across the country to stand in solidarity with their abducted colleagues by temporarily withdrawing their services.
According to him, such a move would send a strong message and draw national attention to the plight of those still being held captive.
“As a public school teacher, this is a time to show solidarity with the teachers in captivity by not going to work, starting from tomorrow, Monday 1st of June 2026, until those in captivity are released.”
Appeal to Parents
The activist also called on parents to keep their children at home, arguing that a coordinated action involving schools could amplify demands for the safe return of the abducted victims.
“Please, parents, stop your children from going to school in solidarity with the little kids that are in captivity.”
VDM maintained that such a nationwide response would place greater pressure on relevant authorities and ensure that the victims' situation remains a priority.
Growing Concern Over School Security
The reported abduction has once again raised concerns about the safety of schools and educational institutions in parts of Nigeria, where incidents involving students and teachers have sparked national outrage in recent years.
While authorities continue efforts to secure the release of those affected, VDM's comments have generated widespread reactions online, with supporters praising his call for solidarity and others debating the practicality of a nationwide school boycott.
The incident has also renewed discussions about security measures in schools and the need for stronger protections for students, teachers and educational communities across the country.