Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described teachers as the foundation upon which all other professions are built, declaring that education remains the cornerstone of national development.
Abiodun stated this on Thursday during the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration, themed “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborating Profession,” held at the Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta.
Represented by his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the governor said the theme underscored the need to reimagine the teaching space as one anchored on teamwork, mentorship, shared learning, and mutual support.
“Teaching is not an isolated endeavour, but a collective mission that draws strength from cooperation among teachers, parents, communities and government,” he said.
Abiodun stressed that education transcends classroom learning as it shapes values, vision and the vitality of future generations. He noted that this belief explains why his administration has continued to invest in teacher welfare, digital competence, professional training and infrastructural development under the “Building Our Future Together Agenda.”
The governor, while appreciating teachers’ unions in the state, reiterated his government’s pride in their contribution to Ogun’s progress. He pledged sustained support by providing tools, amenities, and conducive learning environments for teachers to thrive.
“The prosperity of Ogun State rests on your shoulders. Only with your dedication can the future of our children be secured, and only then can we build a more enlightened and prosperous Ogun State,” he added.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, commended teachers for their sacrifices, assuring that the government would continue to prioritise their welfare.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Apostle Abiodun Sanyaolu, and his counterpart at the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Evangelist Olalekan Ifede, described teachers as “the backbone of the education system, silent architects of progress and the torchbearers of civilisation.” They urged teachers to embrace teamwork, global learning and partnerships with parents and communities.
Similarly, the State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Sewakanu Oladipupo, and the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) chairman, Comrade Felix Agbesanwa, lauded the government for improving teachers’ welfare through timely salary payments, modern classrooms and continuous training.
They, however, called for more incentives, including support packages for families of teachers who die in service, an Education Trust Fund to address the needs of out-of-school children, and e-lesson notes to align with global best practices.
The event was attended by education stakeholders, government officials and teachers across the state.
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