“Do not forget, it is suspension, meaning if the promises made are not fulfilled, we shall resume the industrial action at the appropriate time,” NANNM warned.
Correspondents who monitored the strike reported that some public, primary and secondary school students returned home because no teachers were present.
“We should not be seen to be taking any action that will jeopardise the unity and integrity of the union.”
Mr Akinsanya was earlier suspended by the national body of the union on grounds of insubordination and incitement to violence.