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Kwara rewards teachers with N120m, plans Dangote shares

The Kwara State Government has rewarded outstanding teachers with N120m and announced plans to buy Dangote Refinery shares for female teachers to mark Teac Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-rewards-teachers-with-n120m-plans-dangote-shares/

Kwara rewards teachers with N120m, plans Dangote shares

The Kwara State Government has honored exceptional educators, head teachers, and principals across the state with approximately N120 million as part of celebrations for the 2026 World Teachers' Day. The government's announcement also included plans to purchase Dangote Refinery shares for outstanding female teachers, aiming to promote investment and financial inclusion among them.

The information was shared in a statement issued by Mashood Abdulrafiu Agboola, Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor, on Monday, October 5, 2026. At an event in Ilorin, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq unveiled the awards, emphasizing the recognition of teachers' sacrifices to encourage them to excel.

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