Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Celebrates Teachers, NUT Demands Reforms

On October 6, 2026, during the World Teachers’ Day celebration at the NUT Pavilion in the Central Business District of Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his deputy Dr Olufemi Kadri Hazmat, commended teachers for their essential role in shaping individuals and society. The event, themed “Standing with Teachers: 60 Years of Protecting the Profession, Advancing Its Status and Shaping Our Future,” gathered teachers, government officials, education administrators, students, and other stakeholders.

Sanwo-Olu reflected on his own educational experiences, highlighting the significant impact of his teachers. He asserted that Nigerian teachers are among the best globally, citing the high demand for Nigerian professionals, including doctors, in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia as evidence of the strength of Nigeria's education system.

Concurrently, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Lagos state wing, called for enhanced welfare, improved school infrastructure, and a clearer career structure for educators.