Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has declared Tuesday, October 7, a school-free day in honour of teachers across the state.
The decision, according to the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, followed the coincidence of this year’s World Teachers’ Day, celebrated globally on October 5, falling on a Sunday.
In a statement issued on Monday in Awka, Prof. Chuma-Udeh, said the governor’s approval was aimed at giving teachers in the state the recognition they deserve for their dedication and contribution to the education sector.
“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.
She said the day’s celebration would also feature a mega endorsement march organised by the Solution Parents League in appreciation of Governor Soludo’s reforms and investment in education.
According to the Commissioner, the Association of Private School Owners in Anambra State will also join the endorsement march alongside the Solution Parents League.
“Accordingly, 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,” Chuma-Udeh stated.
The march is expected to showcase the administration’s achievements in education, including improvements in teacher training, school infrastructure, and curriculum development under the Solution Agenda.
Naijaonpoint reports that teachers across Nigeria on Sunday, October 5, marked World Teachers’ Day with renewed calls for improved welfare, better working conditions, and the full implementation of the 65-year retirement age policy.
At various events held nationwide, teachers’ unions and education advocates decried poor remuneration, delayed promotions, and the slow pace of education policy implementation across states.
They argued that inadequate facilities, large class sizes, and poor funding continued to undermine the quality of education and teacher morale. They urged both the federal and state governments to prioritise teacher welfare and deliver on promises made to the education sector.
They also called for a renewed commitment to professional development, modern teaching tools, and safe learning environments in public schools.
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