Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has announced a public holiday for all public and private school teachers on Monday, October 7, in recognition of World Teachers’ Day. This initiative aims to celebrate the vital contributions teachers make to the education sector both locally and globally.
In a statement released by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. Kolapo Alimi, Governor Adeleke emphasized his administration’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of teachers in Osun State. He affirmed that his government will continue to take both moral and official steps to ensure that teachers feel valued and fulfilled in their critical roles as purveyors of knowledge.
“I heartily congratulate all teachers worldwide and, in particular, in my dear state, Osun, on the celebration of the annual World Teachers’ Day, marked on Oct. 5.
“While it gladdens my heart and that of my administration to declare a public holiday throughout the state, I admonish all teachers to use the one-day public holiday to review the past and present of the state and envision the future development of the education sector in the area.
“I am using this opportunity for the umpteenth time to assure you that my administration will continue to do everything morally and officially possible to put smiles on your faces to make you happy and fulfilled as purveyors of knowledge in the state,” the governor said.
