{
  "id": 12175100,
  "title": "Teachers’ Day: I apologise to Nigerian teachers for Tinubu’s failed leadership – Atiku",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/teachers-day-i-apologise-to-nigerian-teachers-for-tinubus-failed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T14:40:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/05/teachers-day-i-apologise-to-nigerian-teachers-for-tinubus-failed-leadership-atiku/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate Atiku Abubakar has expressed remorse for Bola Tinubu's leadership, specifically focusing on the challenges faced by Nigerian teachers. In a statement, Atiku praised teachers for their sacrifices, sharing a personal story about his own early teachers in Jada who saw potential in him. He lamented that teachers are forced to walk long distances each day due to exorbitant transport fares, and some even borrow food on credit to feed their families before teaching. Atiku emphasized that no nation can progress without valuing its teachers, and he vowed to improve their welfare through policies that make life more affordable. He criticized Tinubu for not acknowledging any teachers or classmates, highlighting the disconnect between the president and those who shaped his own education. Atiku concluded by apologizing to Nigerian teachers and the nation for Tinubu's failed leadership, stating that respect for teachers must be reflected in fair conditions and policies that make life more affordable.",
  "summary": "Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has lamented the worsening cost of living, which is making it harder for Nigerian teachers to support their families and carry out their vital work. In a statement on Monday by his spokesperson, Atiku hailed Nigerian teachers for their sacrifices. “Of course, […] Teachers’ Day: I apologise to…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Atiku hails teachers, promises better welfare",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/atiku-hails-teachers-promises-better-welfare",
        "published": "2026-10-05T14:34:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}