Education
AN All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart and 2026 Governorship aspirant in Ekiti, Mr Kayode Ojo, has described teachers in the country as “silent heroes” whose contributions often go unnoticed.
In a goodwill message to mark the annual World Teachers’ Day celebration, Ojo paid tribute to teachers for their dedication, patience, sacrifices and commitment to moulding young minds in spite of the numerous challenges confronting the educational sector.
He stressed that virtually every successful professional and leader had at one point or another, benefitted from the guidance, knowledge and mentorship of a teacher.
His words, “Behind every Doctor, Engineer, Lawyer, Journalist, Administrator, entrepreneur and leader stands a teacher, who imparted knowledge, built confidence and inspired that individual to pursue excellence.”
The APC chieftain said the celebration provided an opportunity for society to acknowledge the enormous responsibilities shouldered by teachers and to renew its commitment to improving the teaching profession.
Ojo noted that teachers do more than teaching academic subjects, explaining that they also play a critical role in shaping the character, discipline, values and civic consciousness of younger generations.
The Ikoro-Ekiti-born entrepreneur-turned-politician commended teachers in Ekiti State and Nigeria in general for their resilience and commitment to duty, particularly those working in public schools and communities where inadequate infrastructural facilities and other challenges sometimes make teaching difficult.
He said the development of any society was directly connected to the quality of its education system, adding that no meaningful development could be achieved without properly trained, motivated and adequately supported teachers.
According to him, “A society that values its teachers values its future”, stressing that teachers deserve more than occasional commendations.
Consequently, he argued that their welfare, professional development, working environment and social dignity should remain central to education policies and called for continuous investment in teachers through regular training and retraining, improved teaching facilities, access to modern educational resources and policies that would motivate teachers to give their best.
He appealed to members of the public to accord teachers the respect and recognition they deserve, noting that the profession should continue to attract talented, passionate and highly motivated individuals.
He further encouraged teachers not to lose hope in the face of mounting challenges, assuring them that their efforts in educating and moulding the younger generation would continue to produce lasting results. (NAN)(NAN)
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Edited by Remi Koleoso
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
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