The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, extended his heartfelt congratulations to teachers across Nigeria and worldwide on the occasion of this year’s World Teachers’ Day. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Speaker Abbas highlighted the profound contributions made by teachers to society and emphasized the pivotal roles they play as architects of destinies and catalysts for change.
Speaker Abbas acknowledged the indispensable role teachers perform in nurturing the mental and behavioral development of their students and pupils. Beyond the realm of imparting knowledge, he underscored that educators also assume the roles of guardians and mentors at all educational levels.
In a pledge of support, the Speaker affirmed the commitment of the 10th House of Representatives under his leadership to collaborate with the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in bolstering the education sector’s growth and enhancing the well-being of workers therein.
Speaker Abbas urged educators to persist in instilling discipline and moral values in their students and pupils. He articulated the significance of these attributes as an effective countermeasure to the rising tide of crimes and societal vices. He emphasized that safeguarding the quality of education is paramount, as it equips graduates with both academic prowess and moral fortitude to assume leadership roles in the future.
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen’s message on World Teachers’ Day serves as a clarion call to preserve the integrity of the education system and to harness its potential as a foundation for nurturing responsible and ethical leaders of tomorrow.
