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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the dedication of Nigerian teachers and pledged a commitment to investing in education. This announcement was made on Thursday during the 2023 World Teachers’ Day event held at Eagle Square in Abuja.

Tinubu expressed regret regarding the numerous challenges faced by Nigerian educators, including overcrowded classrooms, limited resources, and insufficient opportunities for professional development. He attributed these difficulties to a prolonged lack of attention to the esteemed teaching profession.

Vice President Kashim Shettima represented President Tinubu at the event and emphasized the necessity of investing in education, empowering teachers, and equipping every child with the tools they need to realize their aspirations.

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In his keynote address titled “Teacher Appreciation: Nurturing Minds, Changing Lives,” Shettima reiterated the commitment to implementing educational reforms that support the growth of a system recognizing education as the catalyst for innovation and groundbreaking discoveries. He also assured that the administration would ensure that teachers receive their due recognition and rewards.

President Tinubu underscored the importance of teachers, stating that every educated individual owes their knowledge to them. He expressed the nation’s gratitude to Nigerian teachers, emphasizing their critical role in the nation’s vision and development agenda.

He emphasized the transformative power of education, highlighting how it breaks down barriers and creates a society where merit, talent, and hard work take precedence over one’s background. President Tinubu reiterated the government’s commitment to investing in education and equipping teachers with the necessary resources.

President Tinubu acknowledged the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on various aspects of life and directed the Ministers of Education to revise guidelines to ensure that individuals benefiting from educational policies are prepared to incorporate the latest teaching techniques and IT skills into their classrooms.

He also introduced the Harmonised Retirement Age of Teachers in Nigeria Act 2022, which allows teachers to continue their service for up to forty years or until the age of sixty-five, provided they possess contemporary teaching skills, including proficiency in information technology.

Recognizing the evolving role of teachers, President Tinubu emphasized the need for them to be technologically adept, adaptable, and innovative to prepare students for a changing job market.

President Tinubu pledged to modernize educational infrastructure, incorporating AI, augmented reality, and virtual classrooms into the education system. He also announced plans to invest in upgrading educational facilities to align with the evolving needs of the future.

In an effort to show appreciation for teachers, the government presented the President’s Teachers and Schools Excellence Awards, emphasizing the importance of recognizing their contributions throughout the year.

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, highlighted teachers as the champions of Nigeria’s transformation and stressed the government’s commitment to celebrating and rewarding excellence in the teaching profession.

Comrade Audu Amba, the National President of NUT, acknowledged government efforts to improve teacher welfare and working conditions while calling for increased funding for the education sector, teacher training, and improved security in schools across the country. He also emphasized the need to make the teaching profession more attractive by enhancing welfare and infrastructure in public schools.