{
  "id": 12212392,
  "title": "Gov AbdulRazaq Splashes N120m on Awardees As Kwara Celebrates World Teachers’ Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/gov-abdulrazaq-splashes-n120m-on-awardees-as-kwara-celebrates-world",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T18:44:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/05/gov-abdulrazaq-splashes-n120m-on-awardees-as-kwara-celebrates-world-teachers-day/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State handed out N120 million in awards to outstanding teachers and head teachers on Monday, celebrating World Teachers' Day. The awards were distributed in multiple categories, including the best principals/head teachers, outstanding teachers, serving and retired university professors, and schools with the best facilities. The governor emphasized that teachers are key drivers in the education sector and vowed to prioritize their welfare. He also announced plans to purchase 10,000 shares of the Dangote Refinery IPO for female teachers in each of the outstanding public schools, aiming to foster investment culture among them. The governor stressed that the award recognizes the sacrifices of teachers and encourages them to do more. The event was attended by government officials, education leaders, and labor union representatives.",
  "summary": "Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday presented awards worth N120 million to “the most outstanding teachers and head teachers/principals” of basic and post-basic public and private schools across the",
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  "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."
}