VDM calls for nationwide school boycott

Nigerian media personality and activist Verydarkman, also known as VDM, has called for a nationwide action after the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State.

The content creator, in a now viral video, spoke about Nigerians and their ability to move on quickly from life changing issues. VDM criticised such attitude, stating that although most people see it as a blessing, in reality, it is a curse.

He urged teachers to stand in solidarity with their abducted colleagues, urging a boycott until the abducted victims are released. VDM also urged parents not to release their wards to go to school, stating that such drastic action will draw greater attention to the plight of those in captivity.

“Nigerians are cursed with one thing, they think it’s a blessing but it’s a curse, they know how to move on quickly. However, on this issue on ground, we are not going to move on until they are released. 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. Please, parents, stop your children from going to school in solidarity with the little kids that are in captivity,” he stated.