The Federal Government, state governments and education stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to improving teachers’ welfare, strengthening collaboration within the education sector, and repositioning the teaching profession for better learning outcomes nationwide.

At the grand finale of the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration and the President’s Teachers and Schools Excellence Awards in Abuja, Minister of Education, Dr.

Alausa, who described teachers as the “bedrock of human capital development,” said the 2025 celebration themed “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession” aligns with Nigeria’s education reform agenda and UNESCO’s global initiative.

He explained that the Ministry has implemented key policies such as the National Teacher Policy to empower teachers, encourage peer learning, and leverage digital platforms for professional growth. Agencies including the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), National Teachers Institute (NTI), and Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), he said, are ensuring continuous training and regulatory compliance.

“Teaching can no longer be a solitary task. The future of education demands trust, openness, and shared responsibility. A collaborative teacher understands that education is a shared mission,” Alausa said.

The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, added that the government is implementing initiatives such as the National Teacher Development Policy (2022), the Digital Literacy and Skills Framework, and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to promote peer collaboration and teacher excellence.

She noted that the Ministry is focused on raising teacher quality and fostering a culture of mentorship across schools.

On his part, the National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Audu Amba, emphasised that collaboration strengthens both teachers and education systems. He, however, lamented the poor implementation of incentives approved by the previous administration and called for the restoration of government funding to the TRCN.

“Teachers’ welfare is essential to attract and retain the best minds in the profession,” he said, urging federal and state governments to fully implement teachers’ allowances, retirement benefits, and incentives.

In a related message, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, described teachers as “co-parents and nation builders,” assuring that the 10th House remains committed to improving access to quality education and enhancing teacher welfare through legislation.

Governors across the country also joined in honouring teachers. Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, in a goodwill message, stressed that education thrives when teachers, policymakers, parents, and communities work together. He reaffirmed his administration’s investments in teacher training, infrastructure, and participatory education governance.

In Edo State, Commissioner for Education Dr. Paddy Iyamu announced the absorption of 4,000 EdoStar volunteer teachers and the recruitment of 500 new teachers as part of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s efforts to address manpower gaps and reward dedication. The government has also built 68 new schools and trained over 6,000 teachers in digital and technical skills, including robotics and artificial intelligence.

Iyamu said the government will also institutionalise Teachers’ Fitness Day and introduce an Annual Teachers’ Award to encourage excellence.

Meanwhile, in Kwara State, NUT Chairman Comrade Yusuf Agboola lauded the government for prompt salary payments and teacher recruitment but called for the removal of bureaucratic bottlenecks delaying promotions and the implementation of the 27.5% Teachers’ Specific Allowance, harmonised 65-year retirement age, and rural allowances.

He urged teachers to embrace unity, mentorship, and peer collaboration to reposition the profession. “Education is not a one-man show. It takes a system and a united teaching force,” Agboola said.

Also celebrating the day, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, Pro-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), extolled teachers for their pivotal role in national development. He described collaboration as “the force that multiplies educational impact and ensures resilience, equity, and inclusiveness.”

In the same vein, a Benin-based NGO, Ambrose Agho Empowerment and Welfare Initiative, led by Prof. Dan Osasogie, urged greater appreciation and support for teachers. He noted that teachers’ influence extends beyond classrooms, shaping character, values, and innovation in society.

Across the country, this year’s Teachers’ Day celebration united voices — from the federal and state governments to teacher unions, universities, and civil society — around a single message: that teachers deserve respect, support and collaboration to rebuild the foundation of Nigeria’s education system.

The Federal Government, state governments and education stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to improving teachers’ welfare, strengthening collaboration within the education sector, and repositioning the teaching profession for better learning outcomes nationwide.

At the grand finale of the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration and the President’s Teachers and Schools Excellence Awards in Abuja, Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the Federal Government remains resolute in prioritising the welfare, training, and professional development of teachers as a foundation for national progress.

Alausa, who described teachers as the “bedrock of human capital development,” said the 2025 celebration themed “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession” aligns with Nigeria’s education reform agenda and UNESCO’s global initiative.

He explained that the Ministry has implemented key policies such as the National Teacher Policy to empower teachers, encourage peer learning, and leverage digital platforms for professional growth. Agencies including the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), National Teachers Institute (NTI), and Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), he said, are ensuring continuous training and regulatory compliance.

“Teaching can no longer be a solitary task. The future of education demands trust, openness, and shared responsibility. A collaborative teacher understands that education is a shared mission,” Alausa said.

The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, added that the government is implementing initiatives such as the National Teacher Development Policy (2022), the Digital Literacy and Skills Framework, and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to promote peer collaboration and teacher excellence.

She noted that the Ministry is focused on raising teacher quality and fostering a culture of mentorship across schools.

On his part, the National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Audu Amba, emphasised that collaboration strengthens both teachers and education systems. He, however, lamented the poor implementation of incentives approved by the previous administration and called for the restoration of government funding to the TRCN.

“Teachers’ welfare is essential to attract and retain the best minds in the profession,” he said, urging federal and state governments to fully implement teachers’ allowances, retirement benefits, and incentives.

In a related message, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, described teachers as “co-parents and nation builders,” assuring that the 10th House remains committed to improving access to quality education and enhancing teacher welfare through legislation.

Governors across the country also joined in honouring teachers. Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, in a goodwill message, stressed that education thrives when teachers, policymakers, parents, and communities work together. He reaffirmed his administration’s investments in teacher training, infrastructure, and participatory education governance.

In Edo State, Commissioner for Education Dr. Paddy Iyamu announced the absorption of 4,000 EdoStar volunteer teachers and the recruitment of 500 new teachers as part of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s efforts to address manpower gaps and reward dedication. The government has also built 68 new schools and trained over 6,000 teachers in digital and technical skills, including robotics and artificial intelligence.

Iyamu said the government will also institutionalise Teachers’ Fitness Day and introduce an Annual Teachers’ Award to encourage excellence.

Meanwhile, in Kwara State, NUT Chairman Comrade Yusuf Agboola lauded the government for prompt salary payments and teacher recruitment but called for the removal of bureaucratic bottlenecks delaying promotions and the implementation of the 27.5% Teachers’ Specific Allowance, harmonised 65-year retirement age, and rural allowances.

He urged teachers to embrace unity, mentorship, and peer collaboration to reposition the profession. “Education is not a one-man show. It takes a system and a united teaching force,” Agboola said.

Also celebrating the day, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, Pro-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), extolled teachers for their pivotal role in national development. He described collaboration as “the force that multiplies educational impact and ensures resilience, equity, and inclusiveness.”

In the same vein, a Benin-based NGO, Ambrose Agho Empowerment and Welfare Initiative, led by Prof. Dan Osasogie, urged greater appreciation and support for teachers. He noted that teachers’ influence extends beyond classrooms, shaping character, values, and innovation in society.

Across the country, this year’s Teachers’ Day celebration united voices — from the federal and state governments to teacher unions, universities, and civil society — around a single message: that teachers deserve respect, support and collaboration to rebuild the foundation of Nigeria’s education system.