In a show of appreciation for teachers, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has declared Monday, October 7, 2024, as a work-free day for teachers in the state, coinciding with this year’s Teachers’ Day.
Schools within Ogun are expected to resume academic activities on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Abiodun announced the holiday during a celebration at the Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, stating, “This is to inform you that the Ogun State Government has declared Monday, October 7, 2024, as teachers’ holiday.”
In support of this initiative, the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Ogun State chapter, reminded its members of the holiday, stating, “In line with this directive, all schools are expected to observe the holiday. Therefore, academic activities are suspended tomorrow.”
Similarly, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has also declared Monday, October 7, 2024, as a work-free day for all teachers in both public and private schools in honor of the 2024 World Teachers Day. Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, emphasized that the holiday aims to celebrate the invaluable contributions of teachers to the education sector.
Adeleke expressed his sentiments: “While it gladdens my heart and that of my administration to declare tomorrow (Monday) as public holiday throughout Osun state, I admonish all teachers to use the one-day public holiday as a means to cast a look at the past, present, and future development of the state in the education sector.”
He further assured teachers, “I am using this opportunity for the umpteenth time to assure you that my administration will continue to do everything morally and officially possible to put smiles on your faces in order to make you happy and fulfilled as purveyors of knowledge in this dear state of ours, Osun.”