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Key FactsTeachers' Day: Addressing Nigeria's Teacher Shortage
Oct 5, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Today's celebration of World Teachers' Day reminds everyone that teachers are the foundation of any modern society.
- President Bola Tinubu, his education ministers, and the state governments should critically review Nigeria's education system, including the situation of Nigerian teachers, as a prelude to comprehensive reforms.
- This year's theme, "The Teachers We Need for the Education We Want: The Global Imperative to Reverse Teacher Shortage," highlights a major gap in Nigeria's education sector - the shortage of qualified teachers - and should serve as another wake-up call.
- October 5th every year is dedicated by UNESCO to celebrate the resilience of teachers around the world.
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