Ekiti State Declares Work-Free Day for Teachers on October 5
The Ekiti State Government has announced that Monday, October 5, 2026, will be a work-free day for teachers in the state to allow them to participate in activities celebrating World Teachers’ Day. Dr Adebimpe Aderiye, the State Commissioner for Education, made this declaration in a statement issued on Saturday, commending teachers for their significant contributions to the development of education and the future of children in Ekiti State.
She advised all day students to remain at home on this day and urged parents, guardians, and school authorities to make necessary arrangements. In a related announcement, Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, also declared October 5, 2026, a work-free day for teachers in Kwara State to commemorate World Teachers’ Day, as stated by his Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mashood Agboola.
AbdulRazaq expressed his appreciation for the resilience and contributions of teachers to human capital development.
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