The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Skyheights Academy, Arc (Dr.) Hassan Giwa has congratulated teachers in Oyo State and Nigeria at large on the occasion of annual World Teachers’ Day.
Arc Giwa, who is also the founder of Hassan Olawale Giwa (HOG) Foundation, in a statement to commemorate this year’s Teachers’ Day, described teachers as the pillars of nations, whose interest should be number one priority in any government’s programme.
He said that the role of teachers in the building of nations cannot be overlooked, noting that teaching profession is the foundation in which all other professions build on.
The philanthropist charged the wealthy Nigerians to channel their resources towards uplifting the education sector by motivating the teachers and making the teaching profession a worthwhile.
“I want to join well-meaning Nigerians and the rest of the world, who cherish the efforts and contributions of teachers in building nations to congratulate them on the occasion of the 2023 World Teachers’ Day.
Pillars Of Nations
“Teachers are the pillars of any nation, teaching profession is the solid foundation in which other professions build upon. Therefore, teachers needed to be celebrated, they needed to be supported and their welfare needed to be made number one priority.
“I want to charge private individuals and corporate organizations not to leave the development of education in the hands of governments alone. Let us contribute our quotas to support the government to make education affordable and accessible for all,” Arc Hassan Giwa advised.
The Asiwaju Adini Musulumi of Ibadan Land also implored the governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde to look beyond salary and allowance payments as ways to motivate the teachers. He said that environment where knowledge is imparted is also very essential.
“In terms of salary and allowances, the governor is trying and kudos to him. However, the governor needs to seek the support of corporate organizations to put necessary infrastructure in place. There are many classrooms across the state that are in dilapidated conditions, some classrooms are empty, no chairs, no tables, among some other challenges”.
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