- The governments of Osun, Kwara, and Ogun have declared Monday, October 7, as a public holiday for teachers in their respective states
- The governors explained that the work-free day is to commemorate the 2024 Teachers’ Day celebration
- The work-free day applies to both public and private schools while school will resume academic activities on Tuesday, October 8
Ilorin, Kwara state - Some Nigerian governors have declared Monday, October 7, a public holiday commemorating the 2024 World Teachers' Day.
Legit.ng reports that World Teachers' Day is an international day held annually on October 5 to celebrate the work of teachers.
The 2024 theme, 'Valuing teacher voices,' emphasises teachers' crucial input in educational policy to create resilient and equitable education systems.
Governor okays holiday for Kwara teachers
In Kwara, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq approved Monday, October 7, as a public holiday for teachers in the state.
Abdulrazaq commended the educators for what they do to advance human progress through quality teaching and nurturing of minds.
Per a statement by Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, the commissioner for education and human capital development, Governor Abdulrazaq directed that teachers in the public and private sectors enjoy the holiday.
