From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe
On the occasion of World Teachers Day, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the human resource gap in education and improving the welfare of teachers in the State. The governor recognized the importance of teachers in shaping the future of the country and stated that his administration would continue to prioritize the education sector.
Governor Yahaya acknowledged the challenges faced by teachers including poor working conditions, and low remuneration. He emphasized the government’s resolve to provide the necessary infrastructure, and resources and promote teacher’s welfare and professional growth to enable educators to deliver quality education to their students.
The Governor restated this is his goodwill message that was issued by the Director General (DG) of Press Affairs at the Gombe State Government House, to mark the 2023 World Teachers’ Day celebration. He emphasized that teachers are the bedrock upon which the aspirations of future leaders are built, making their role indispensable to the progress of any society.
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, acknowledging their relentless efforts in imparting knowledge and wisdom.
On 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 said 1,000 graduates were recently employed by his administration as teachers to address the gap and reposition the state’s education sector, to keep pace with the 21st-century challenges and realities.
“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. Notable achievements include the construction and renovation of over 1300 classrooms, the upgrading of 5 Legacy Secondary Schools to Mega Schools with specialized facilities, and the enrolment of over 400,000 out-of-school children through the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) program.
Governor 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, acknowledging their dedication and role in shaping the future of students, even in the face of challenges.
“On this special day, I join the rest of the world in celebrating teachers and acknowledging their dedication to moulding the future generation. And I wish to affirm my commitment to working collaboratively with our teachers to build a brighter future for Gombe State through education.”