Excitement as Ogun Governor, Dapo Abiodun approves employment of 3,000 teachers to celebrate World Teachers Day
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the employment of 1,000 teachers for public schools in the state as part of moves to enhance teaching and learning, improve the pupil-teacher ratio and to fill the existing vacancies in public schools.
The governor also approved the engagement of 2,000 new OGUNTEACh applicants to the already engaged 2,000 interns as well as a bungalow and cash prizes to teachers who did the State proud in the course of discharging their duties.
Governor Abiodun said this on Thursday during the 2023 Teachers’ Day celebration with the theme: “The Teachers We Need for Education We Want; the Global Imperative to Reverse Teachers Shortage,” held at the Obas Complex in Abeokuta, the state capital.
The governor said the appointment of the new teachers takes immediate effect, adding that the administration is doing everything possible to improve the lots of teachers.
He said: “We also approved the full employment of 1000 exceptional Ogun Teach members, who have distinguished themselves during their two-year probation period.
“We want to assure all the nation builders that we will remain committed to improving the welfare and wellbeing of our teachers.
“In turn, we expect their total contribution towards the growth of the education sector, as it is through our collective efforts that we can build a promising future.”
Governor Abiodun commended teachers for their role in shaping society, saying: “The future of our children relies solely on the level and quality of education they receive, making it imperative for us to work diligently in transforming our education sector and ensuring academic excellence.”
