Education
Fajuyi-Olajuyigbe Sends Strong Felicitations to Ekiti Teachers on 2026 Day
By Joseph Sunday
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Senatorial Hopeful for Ekiti Central Senatorial District, Princess Adesola Monica Fajuyi-Olajuyigbe, has sent warm and strong felicitations to teachers in Ekiti State as they join their counterparts across the world to mark the 2026 World Teachers’ Day.
The celebration, observed globally on October 5 every year, is being marked in Ekiti State today with a work-free day declared for teachers in public schools by the State Government to enable them participate fully in activities lined up for the day.
In a statement made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, Princess Fajuyi-Olajuyigbe described teachers as the bedrock of societal development and the silent architects of Ekiti’s renowned legacy of excellence in education.
She said Ekiti, as the Fountain of Knowledge, owes its pride of place in Nigeria’s educational history to the dedication, sacrifice and professionalism of its teachers at all levels.
“On this special occasion of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day, I join millions of well-wishers across the globe to celebrate our teachers, especially the gallant teachers of Ekiti State. You are nation builders, moulders of character, and guardians of our future. Ekiti’s name as the Fountain of Knowledge remains unshaken because you have continued to labour with uncommon commitment, even in the face of daunting challenges,” she said.
The senatorial hopeful, who is the daughter of the late military hero and former Military Governor of the defunct Western Region, Lt. Col. Francis Adekunle Fajuyi, noted that no meaningful development can be achieved without prioritizing the welfare and training of teachers.
Princess Fajuyi-Olajuyigbe, whose campaign agenda for Ekiti Central is anchored on Women Empowerment, Youth Inclusion and Education Reform, reiterated her commitment to championing improved welfare packages, continuous professional development and modern teaching facilities for teachers if elected.
According to her, teachers deserve more than ceremonial praise, but concrete policies that will enhance their dignity, remuneration and working conditions.
“Our teachers must be celebrated beyond today. We must invest in their welfare, equip our classrooms with modern learning tools, and restore the pride and honour that the teaching profession deserves. A society that neglects its teachers neglects its future,” she added.
She also commended the Ekiti State Government for declaring Monday, October 5, a work-free day for teachers, saying the gesture underscores the importance attached to the teaching profession in the state.
Princess Fajuyi-Olajuyigbe urged teachers in the state not to relent in their efforts at nurturing young minds, assuring them that their labour will never be in vain.
She prayed for greater recognition and reward for Ekiti teachers and wished them a memorable and impactful 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration.