Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured teachers in the state of his administration’s continued support through improved working conditions, provision of teaching tools and opportunities for professional development.
Governor Aiyedatiwa gave the assurance after receiving the “Best Governor Award in Education in Nigeria” from the Federal Ministry of Education at the 2026 World Teachers’ Day Commemoration held in Abuja.
Orange FM’s Olumide Adeluwoye reports that the Governor thanked the Federal Ministry of Education, under the leadership of the Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad, and all those who contributed to the success of the celebration.
He said he regarded the award not as a personal honour, but as recognition of the dedication, commitment and sacrifices of teachers across Ondo State.
According to Aiyedatiwa, education remains a long-term investment in the character, capacity and productive strength of the people.
The Governor said his administration had recruited more than 2,100 teachers into public primary and secondary schools across the state.
He also disclosed that 43 new classroom blocks were constructed in 2025 at a cost of about three-point-one billion naira, while 75 schools underwent complete renovation.
Aiyedatiwa further highlighted provisions for the education sector in the 2026 budget, describing education as a key component of his administration’s development agenda.
He noted that the state government had also continued to pay the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, registration fees for students in public secondary schools annually.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in his address, commended teachers for their dedication and contributions to the development of the nation’s education sector.
The Deputy National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Comrade Kizito Kalu, who represented the National President, Comrade Titus Amba, also stressed the importance of sustained support for teachers and the education sector.
The celebration further underscored the need for continued investment in education, teachers’ welfare and professional development towards building a stronger and knowledge-driven society.
