In celebration of this year’s Teachers’ Day, Ogun and Osun have declared public holiday, as schools will resume academic activities on Tuesday, 8th October 2024.
Ogun Governor, Dapo Abiodun announced the public holiday on Saturday during the Teachers’ Day celebration at the Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, the state capital.
In a press statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, explained that the holiday aims to recognise the invaluable contributions of teachers to the growth of the education sector, not only in Osun and Nigeria but also worldwide.
“I, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun State, heartily congratulate all teachers throughout the world, particularly those in my dear state of Osun, on the annual occasion of World Teachers’ Day, celebrated every 5th of October.
“While it gladdens my heart and that of my administration to declare tomorrow as a public holiday throughout Osun State, I admonish all teachers to use this one-day public holiday to reflect on the past, present, and future development of the state in the education sector.
“I would like to take 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 and ensure you feel happy and fulfilled as purveyors of knowledge in this dear state of ours, Osun.
“Please accept my best wishes and congratulations on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day. Happy celebrations!” concluded Governor Adeleke’s message to the teachers of both public and private schools in Osun State.
