05/10/2025
PRESS RELEASE
WORLD TEACHERSโ DAY MESSAGE FROM HON. WOLE OKE
Today, I join millions of Nigerians and the global community in celebrating our teachers,the true builders of our nationโs future, and the custodians of knowledge, discipline, and values.
As someone who was earlier trained as a teacher, has also benefited immensely from the dedication of teachers and witnessed firsthand their transformative impact on lives and communities, I hold our teachers in the highest esteem.
They are my first constituency!
Their patience, resilience, and unwavering commitment, often in the face of daunting challenges, remain a shining example of selflessness and service to humanity.
Teachers are the foundation upon which every great society is built. They shape young minds, mould character, and inspire dreams that drive innovation and leadership. Without their sacrifices, no nation can truly progress or sustain development.
I also acknowledge the renewed commitment of the administration of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to revitalizing our education sector. His governmentโs deliberate policies aimed at improving teacher welfare, training, and digital capacity are commendable steps toward empowering those who stand at the heart of national development.
These reforms clearly demonstrate that this administration understands that no meaningful transformation can occur without motivated and well-equipped teachers.
The ongoing initiatives to enhance teacher development, remuneration, and infrastructure deserve our collective support. I urge that these efforts be sustained and strengthened, so that our teachers receive the recognition, dignity, and reward they truly deserve right here on earth.
As a legislator, I remain steadfast in supporting education-friendly policies that promote a stronger, more equitable learning environment. I also call on state governments, local authorities, and private stakeholders to continue investing in teacher welfare, capacity building, and conducive teaching environments.
To all teachers in Osun State and across Nigeria, I celebrate you. You are the unsung heroes of our nationโs progress,the torchbearers who illuminate the path to a brighter tomorrow. Do not lose faith in your noble calling. The seeds you sow daily will continue to yield fruits in the generations you nurture.
On behalf of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the good people of Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, I extend a heartfelt thank you for your tireless service to our nation.
Happy World Teachersโ Day!
Signed:
Hon. Busayo Oluwole Oke, PhD.
Chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Member, House of Representatives
(Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Osun State)
October 5, 2025