Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has declared Tuesday, October 7, a school-free day to celebrate and honour teachers across the state.
The announcement was made through the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, in a statement issued on Monday in Awka.
“In view of the fact that the 2025 World Teachers’ Day fell on a Sunday, Mr Governor has approved Tuesday as a school-free day to celebrate and honour teachers in the state,” the statement read.
Prof. Chuma-Udeh further disclosed that the Solution Parents League would hold a mega endorsement march in appreciation of Soludo’s reforms in the education sector. The Association of Private School Owners is also expected to participate in the march.
“All teachers, parents, and proprietors/proprietresses are expected to assemble at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, by 8:00 a.m. prompt, to give honour to whom honour is due,” she added.
Meanwhile, teachers across Nigeria used the occasion of the 2025 World Teachers’ Day to renew calls for improved welfare, better working conditions, and the full implementation of the 65-year retirement age policy.
Education stakeholders also urged both federal and state governments to prioritise teachers’ welfare and fulfil promises made to the education sector to ensure quality teaching and learning nationwide.