World Teachers Day 2026: Oyebanji gifts best teachers, schools N70.5m

A total of N70.5 million was Tuesday distributed by the Ekiti state governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, to outstanding teachers across the 16 local government areas of the state.

The largesse was part of the highlights of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration held in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, with the theme: “Standing with Teachers: 60 Years of Protecting the Profession, Advancing Its Status and Shaping Our Futures.”

The beneficiaries, who were recognised for sterling performance and commitment to their responsibilities, were drawn from public primary and secondary schools, private schools and other administrative cadres in the education sector.

Addressing the teachers at the well-attended event, Governor Oyebanji lauded their efforts and commitment to the development of the state’s education sector, stating their critical role in shaping the future of students.

He added that his administration had, in almost four years, invested significantly in the education sector across all levels, noting that the interventions had earned the state recognition from both local and national organisations.

The governor assured the teachers of his administration’s continued commitment to their welfare and the provision of a conducive working environment, adding that all outstanding emoluments, particularly leave bonuses, would soon be paid.

Responding directly to a request by the teachers, Oyebanji stated that the state government would construct a new ultra-modern state library, which he said had been captured in the 2027 budget.

“I have listened to the leadership of NUT and let me disclose that we will be constructing a befitting state library next year. It has been captured in the 2027 budget,” he said.

He said, “As of today, all the 203 public secondary schools have ICT laboratories, interactive boards, 5KVA inverters and internet facilities in 125 of them. Old school buildings were renovated and rehabilitated in all the schools and perimeter fencing was provided for 54 public secondary schools. Additionally, 48 public secondary schools were provided with CCTV cameras and 85 more schools will have their own this month.”