World Teachers Day: Okpebholo commends teachers’ dedication, sacrifices

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commended Edo teachers for their dedication, sacrifice and commitment to educating the next generation, assuring them that his administration will continue to prioritise their welfare and improve the education sector.

In a message to mark the 2026 World Teachers’ Day, the governor said teachers hold the key to the development of every society, noting that meaningful progress depended on investing in those responsible for preparing children and young people for the future.

He thanked public school teachers for their service and patriotism, saying their work extended beyond the classroom to shaping the values, skills and character of future leaders.

“Today, we celebrate our teachers who have continued to serve our children and our state with dedication, despite the challenges they face. I want to assure every teacher in Edo State that your welfare matters to us and that we will continue to take practical steps to improve your working conditions.

“Our administration believes that quality education starts with motivated and adequately supported teachers. We will therefore continue to invest in our teachers, our schools and the wider education system,” he said.

The governor said his administration had absorbed 5,000 contract teachers into the state civil service, providing them with greater job security while 6,000 teachers were recruited to address staffing shortages in public schools.

“We cannot build schools and leave them without teachers. Our priority is to ensure that our children have access to qualified teachers, whether they are in Benin City or in our rural communities,” he said.

The governor congratulated teachers across Edo State, saying, “To every teacher in Edo State, I say thank you for your service. Happy World Teachers’ Day.”