Teachers deserve tools, dignity, better working environment – Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa emphasized the need for greater investment in teachers, highlighting the tools, dignity, and working environment required for effective teaching. Speaking at the 2026 World Teachers’ Day Commemoration in Abuja, Aiyedatiwa dedicated the recognition to teachers in Ondo State, acknowledging their crucial role in education and societal development.

He recalled his own experience as a teacher and emphasized the challenges faced by educators. The governor highlighted the state's efforts to recruit more than 2,100 teachers, provide professional development, and improve educational infrastructure, including the construction of 43 new classroom blocks and renovation of 75 schools.

Aiyedatiwa also discussed measures to reduce educational barriers, such as free shuttle buses, payment of WAEC registration fees, and sponsorship of NABTEB examinations. He stressed the importance of embracing digital education to prepare students for the future and protect the status of the teaching profession in a rapidly changing world.