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First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has hailed Nigerian teachers as the \u201cquiet architects of great nations\u201d while charging them to embrace innovation amid government pledges to revamp education under the Renewed Hope Agenda.<\/p>\n
Delivering the keynote address at the National Teachers\u2019 Summit 2026, themed \u201cEmpowering Teachers; Strengthening the Education System,\u201d at the State House Conference Center, Abuja, Senator Oluremi Tinubu emphasised that \u201cmeaningful educational and national progress can only be achieved when teachers are adequately equipped, motivated, and supported.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\nAs a former classroom teacher and educationist, the First Lady drew from personal experience to underscore teachers\u2019 pivotal role.
\n\u201cTeachers are the quiet architects of great nations, shaping young minds, instilling values, and nurturing hope\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cI understand firsthand the demands of teaching and the enduring impact of teachers in shaping societies.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\nThe First Lady commended the Federal Ministry of Education\u2019s new \u201cEdu Revamp Portal,\u201d launched to drive continuous professional development.<\/p>\n
\u201cI congratulate the Federal Ministry of Education on the launch of the \u2018Edu Revamp Portal\u2019, an initiative that will ensure continuous professional development for our teachers. The framework of this initiative will no doubt improve learning outcomes across the country. I say, well done\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnder the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, education remains an essential pillar of national development with a clear recognition that sustainable development begins with quality teaching and learning. The administration is committed to sustained investment in teachers\u2019 welfare, professional development, and the skills needed to prepare learners for a rapidly changing world.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cTo my fellow teachers, I thank you for your hard work, commitment, and dedication. I charge you to continue to pursue excellence, embrace innovation, and uphold integrity as you shape the next generation of leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors\u2019 Forum (NGF) and Kwara State governor, Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, described teachers as \u201cnation builders, character shapers, and custodians of our collective future\u201d.
\nRepresented by Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum.
\n\u201cNo education system can rise above the quality, motivation, professionalism, and welfare of its teachers.\u201d Noting teachers serve over 70 million learners in urban, rural, conflict zones, riverine, and nomadic areas, he called empowerment \u201ca strategic imperative for national development, social stability, and economic growth.\u201d<\/p>\n
Earlier, Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa, announced cash rewards for top educators and announced the launch of EduRevamp portal at the Nigeria Teachers\u2019 Summit 2026, declaring teachers the \u201cfoundation of national development.\u201d
\n\u201cNo nation can rise above the quality of its teachers. No reform, no matter how well designed, can succeed unless teachers are empowered, motivated, supported, and respected. When teachers thrive, learners succeed, systems grow stronger and nations move forward.\u201d
\nHe revealed a merit-based awards process, with three nominees from each of Nigeria\u2019s 36 states and the FCT at basic and senior secondary levels. After rigorous selection, 12 finalists emerged \u2013 six from basic education and six from senior secondary.
\n\u201cThese educators represent the very best of this profession: professionalism, integrity, innovation, and unwavering commitment to learners,\u201d the minister said. Each will receive \u20a625 million, with the overall Best Teacher of the Year winning \u20a650 million. \u201cThis is more than a reward. It is a national signal that teaching is a noble, respected, and valued profession in Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n
The highlight of the summit was the emergence of Solanke Francis Taiwo from Ogun State as Nigeria\u2019s Overall Best Teacher at the National Teachers\u2019 Summit 2026, scooping \u20a650 million, a two-bedroom flat as promised by Ogun Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun (to be built in any area of his choice in the state), and a car pledged by Borno Governor Prof Babagana Zulum.<\/p>\n
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First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has hailed Nigerian teachers as the \u201cquiet architects of great nations\u201d while charging them to embrace innovation amid government pledges to revamp education under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Delivering the keynote address at the National Teachers\u2019 Summit 2026, themed \u201cEmpowering Teachers; Strengthening the Education System,\u201d at the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7797,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7793","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education"],"yoast_head":"\n