Teachers' Day: APC-Led State Govt Declares Public Holiday
- The Kwara state governor has declared a work-free day for teachers in public and private schools
- Legit.ng understands that the holiday is meant to commemorate the 2025 World Teachers’ Day
- A statement on behalf of AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said the day recognised teachers' contributions
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Ilorin, Kwara state - Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved Monday, October 6, as a public holiday for Kwara state educators in honour of the 2025 World Teachers' Day.
The announcement was disclosed in a statement issued by Lawal Olohungbebe, the commissioner for education and human capital development.
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Ibraheem Abdulateef, Senior Special Assistant on Communications to Governor AbdulRazaq, confirmed the development to Legit.ng on Sunday morning, October 5, 2025.
He lauded the resilience, sacrifice, and devotion of teachers in the All Progressives Congress-governed state, describing them as critical stakeholders in advancing human progress and national development.
He noted that teachers play a central role in nation-building and are instrumental in shaping the moral and intellectual foundation of society.
According to him, teachers embody patience, dedication, and strength, which are vital virtues in nurturing future generations.
When is 2025 Teachers' Day?
The 2025 World Teachers' Day falls on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
The event celebrates the 'inherent collective nature of teaching' through the theme: 'Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession'.
The 2025 World Teachers' Day aims to highlight the vital roles teachers play in education systems while emphasising the transformative potential of collaboration both within and outside of classrooms.
Why is Teachers' Day important?
Teachers' Day is important because it celebrates the significant contributions of educators to society, honours their hard work and dedication, and recognises the critical role they play in shaping individuals and the future of nations.
The day provides a platform to raise awareness about the importance of education, strengthens the teacher-student relationship, and encourages more people to enter the noble teaching profession.
It also allows for reflection on the challenges teachers face and promotes support for a resilient and inclusive education system.
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Remi Tinubu speaks on Nigeria's teacher shortage
Meanwhile, Nigeria's first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, celebrated educators worldwide for World Teachers’ Day 2025, urging a renewed focus on addressing the pressing global teacher shortage.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the first lady and shared on her verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, October 5.
Tinubu described teachers as 'true heroes, shaping minds, nurturing dreams, and guiding generations.'
Educationist advocates year-round celebration of teachers
A certified educationist, Rebecca Ayeni-Jikunu, has called for consistent and meaningful appreciation of teachers across Nigeria, stressing that celebrating them only once a year is not enough.
Ayeni-Jikunu, who spoke with Legit.ng in reaction to the Kwara State government’s declaration of October 6 as a public holiday in honour of World Teachers’ Day, said teachers deserve continuous recognition and improved welfare.
She said:
“Teachers should be celebrated all year through regular recognition, better pay, professional growth opportunities, public appreciation, and policies that value their well-being and voices, not just applause on one day.”
Read more on public holidays in Nigeria:
- 'Anticipate': List of public holidays in Nigeria in June 2025
- Full list of public holidays in Nigeria that are observed on the same day with US
- List of public holidays and other days of observance in Nigeria for April 2025
US Embassy in Nigeria to observe holidays
Legit.ng also reported that the United States Embassy in Nigeria had announced the days its offices would be closed in 2025.
The dates include US and Nigerian public holidays, reflecting the embassy's commitment to honouring both countries.
Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from an educationist for this report.
Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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