As the world marks World Teachers’ Day on 5th October 2026, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has celebrated teachers for their contributions to national development.
The 2026 commemoration is being held under the theme Standing with Teachers: 60 Years of Protecting the Profession, Advancing Its Status and Shaping Our Futures.
In her message to mark the day, Senator Tinubu said teachers play a critical role in shaping the future of the nation through their dedication to education and human development.
“On this World Teachers’ Day 2026, commemorated under the theme, Standing with Teachers: 60 Years of Protecting the Profession, Advancing Its Status and Shaping Our Futures, we celebrate the contributions of teachers to national development,” the First Lady said.
She noted that teachers shape minds, nurture dreams and prepare future generations to build a better world.
“Our teachers shape minds, nurture dreams and prepare future generations to build a better world,” she stated.
Senator Tinubu encouraged policymakers and society at large to continue to protect the teaching profession, improve teachers’ welfare, and elevate their status.
“I encourage policymakers and society at large to continue to protect the teaching profession, improve teachers’ welfare, and elevate their status,” she said.
She wished teachers across the country and around the world a happy celebration.
“Happy World Teachers’ Day,” she added.
