Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, emphasised that teachers are the bedrock upon which the aspirations of future leaders are built, making their roles indispensable to the progress of any society.
The Governor made this assertion in his goodwill message on the occasion of the 2023 World Teachers’ Day Celebration, as contained in a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General of Press Affairs at the Government House, Gombe.
He acknowledged that teaching, though challenging, remains one of the most honourable professions on Earth and praised teachers in Gombe State and Nigeria at large for their invaluable contributions and sacrifices towards societal development. He acknowledged their relentless efforts to impart knowledge and wisdom.
Inuwa Yahaya, Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum, restated his administration’s commitment to promoting the welfare and professional growth of educators. He also highlighted the administration’s focus on addressing infrastructure and human resource gaps to boost performance and productivity across all levels of education.
Regarding the theme of this year’s World Teachers’ Day, “The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage,” Governor Inuwa Yahaya stressed the transformative and critical role teachers play in nurturing the potential of learners. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing the shortage of qualified teachers.
The Governor mentioned that 1,000 graduates were recently employed by his administration as teachers to address human resource gaps and reposition the state’s education sector to keep pace with 21st-century challenges and realities.
According to him, “Under our administration, Gombe State has witnessed remarkable progress in the education sector.
We have invested in infrastructure and facilities, including modern materials, to enhance performance and productivity at all levels of education.”
He added, “Notable achievements include the construction and renovation of over 1300 classrooms, the upgrading of 5 Legacy Secondary Schools to Mega Schools with specialised facilities, and the enrollment of over 400,000 out-of-school children through the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) programme.”
Inuwa Yahaya extended his warm wishes to the leadership of the Gombe State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and all teachers in the state.
He acknowledged their dedication and role in shaping students’ future, even in the face of challenges.
He further stated, “On this special day, I join the rest of the world in celebrating teachers and acknowledging their dedication to moulding the future generation.”
In conclusion, he affirmed, “I wish to affirm my commitment to working collaboratively with our teachers to build a brighter future for Gombe State through education.”
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