I’ll Prioritise Teachers’ Welfare –Tinubu Assures

President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration will leave no stone unturned in ensuring teachers’ welfare and quality education at all levels.

Tinubu gave the assurance at the occasion of the 2024 World Teachers’ Day Celebration in Abuja on Saturday.

Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, the president noted that teachers’ welfare and quality education were key to women empowerment, prevention of diseases and reduction of poverty among others.

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“There is no gain saying that the Federal Government of Nigeria presently places emphasis on the teaching profession as enshrined in the National Policy on Education.

“This policy states amongst the goals of teacher education, to produce highly motivated, conscientious and efficient classroom teachers at all levels of our educational system, provide teachers with the intellectual and professional background adequate for their assignment,” Tinubu stated.

According to him, government policies and legislations have ensured availability, accessibility, professional development, motivation, monitoring and evaluation system, in practical terms.

“Painstakingly, teachers make efforts to develop themselves in the use of the emerging technologies for their teaching purposes,” the president noted.

The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, while congratulating teachers o  their tireless efforts, said the federal government was fully committed to ensure that teachers were empowered and equipped for the task ahead.

“In spite of the challenges you face, your commitment remains unwavering, and for this, we are deeply grateful.

“You are the foundation upon which the success of our education system rests, and without you, the future we envision for Nigeria would not be possible.

“As we celebrate today, it is important that we also reflect on the significant role education plays in national development. Education is not just about imparting knowledge; it is about building a nation.

“We are working diligently to improve teacher training, professional development, and working conditions across the country,” Sununu said.

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He also said that the Ministry was expanding access to new technologies and resources to ensure that Nigerian teachers could deliver world-class education, even in the most remote areas.

He stressed that this effort required the support of all stakeholders, hence the need for state governments, private sector, civil societies, and international development partners to join hands with the federal government in the mission.

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