Oyo Commissioner Calls for Emergency on Teacher Welfare

During the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration at Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, Professor Solihu Adelabu, the Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Industry and Cooperatives in Oyo State, called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on teacher education and welfare. This event marked the 60th anniversary of the UNESCO and ILO Recommendation concerning the status of teachers, adopted on October 5, 1966.

Professor Adelabu highlighted significant challenges facing the teaching profession in Nigeria, including poor remuneration, lack of basic amenities, and inadequate working conditions, which contribute to a shortage of qualified teachers. He emphasized the need for a conducive working environment and urged all stakeholders to invest in teachers.

Comrade Hassan Ajibola Fatai, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Oyo State Wing, welcomed attendees and stressed the importance of translating positive policies into actionable efforts to support teachers. He commended Governor Seyi Makinde's administration for its commitment to advancing education in Oyo State since 2019.