The governor gave the assurance on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti while
hosting the new leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Ekiti State
Chapter, led by Chairman Comrade Lawrence Egbeyemi, alongside the State
Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Kolapo Olusola.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr.
Yinka Oyebode, Oyebanji hailed teachers for their contributions to the state’s
human capital development agenda, stressing that their well-being has a direct
impact on the quality of education for students.
“The era of looking down on teachers as second-class
citizens is over,” the governor declared. “Education is the most important
investment we can make in our children, and teachers are at the heart of that
process. If you are happy, you will build a future for us, because the children
are the future of any society.”
Oyebanji reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to
prioritizing teachers’ welfare, ensuring professional development
opportunities, and creating a supportive environment that makes their work more
rewarding and impactful.
NUT Chairman, Comrade Egbeyemi, thanked the governor for his
consistent support, describing him as a leader who has placed the welfare of
teachers at the forefront of governance. He noted that under the current
administration, teachers have enjoyed prompt salary payments, improved working
conditions, career progression up to grade level 16, the recruitment of over
2,000 new teachers, and greater recognition of their contributions.
The meeting further underscored the government’s
determination to strengthen Ekiti’s reputation as a leading state in education,
with Oyebanji pledging that his administration would “leave no stone unturned”
in achieving this goal.
0 Comments