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5 Oct 2024
On this World Teachers Day, I join the global community in celebrating members of a very unique profession that forms the basis of human development.
It is a day to celebrate all teachers, especially teachers in Nigeria, whose dedication and resilience have kept the fires of our education sector burning, even against all odds.
Teachers, at all levels play very critical roles in society by contributing immeasurably to the intellectual and moral formation of our children.
Their welfare must, therefore, be prioritized by the government.
On this note, I add my voice in demanding a better life, working
Conditions and advancement opportunities for all teachers in Nigeria.
Recently, I read a very concerning report that not less than 30 members of the Academic Staff Union of the Universities, ASUU, have resigned from Sa’adu Zungur University, SAZU in Bauchi State due to poor pay and poor handling of the affairs of members.
A few days ago, precisely on October 1, it was reported that the Academic Staff Union of Universities had issued a 35-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address the lingering crises threatening the University System.
Yesterday, another report stated that the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address its demands, which includes better care and attention to the needs of the members.
Sadly, all these obvious failures reflect the general lack of attention to the welfare of teachers in our nation in general .
The lack of attention to the welfare of our teachers has remained unresolved for far too long.
Aside from caring for the teachers, the government must invest more in the training of more teachers. It is reported that the world is in dire shortage of teachers to the tune of 45 million.
Africa alone needs about 15 million teachers to boost its education sector.
At the basic education level, which I have maintained is the most critical, there is a reported shortage of 194,876 teachers in public primary schools across Nigeria.
With over 18 million out-of-school children roaming the streets, training and recruiting more teachers has become a matter of severe urgency.
Government must, therefore, ensure it speedily resolves any lingering issues it has with the teachers and invest more in the welfare, training, and development of Nigerian teachers to enable them continue to deliver the best standard of education to our children.
I sincerely commend all the Nigerian teachers for their tireless dedication to the growth of education, not minding the various socio-economic challenges burdening every Nigerian, while urging them to keep the fire burning.
A New Nigeria remains POssible.
Happy World Teachers Day to all Nigerian Teachers. -PO
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11 Jul 2025
over 18 million out-of-school children roaming the streets
Read translationOn this World Teachers Day, I join the global community in celebrating members of a very unique profession that forms the basis of human development.
It is a day to celebrate all teachers, especially teachers in Nigeria, whose dedication and resilience have kept the fires of our education sector burning, even against all odds.
Teachers, at all levels play very critical roles in society by contributing immeasurably to the intellectual and moral formation of our children.
Their welfare must, therefore, be prioritized by the government.
On this note, I add my voice in demanding a better life, working
Conditions and advancement opportunities for all teachers in Nigeria.
Recently, I read a very concerning report that not less than 30 members of the Academic Staff Union of the Universities, ASUU, have resigned from Sa’adu Zungur University, SAZU in Bauchi State due to poor pay and poor handling of the affairs of members.
A few days ago, precisely on October 1, it was reported that the Academic Staff Union of Universities had issued a 35-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address the lingering crises threatening the University System.
Yesterday, another report stated that the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address its demands, which includes better care and attention to the needs of the members.
Sadly, all these obvious failures reflect the general lack of attention to the welfare of teachers in our nation in general .
The lack of attention to the welfare of our teachers has remained unresolved for far too long.
Aside from caring for the teachers, the government must invest more in the training of more teachers. It is reported that the world is in dire shortage of teachers to the tune of 45 million.
Africa alone needs about 15 million teachers to boost its education sector.
At the basic education level, which I have maintained is the most critical, there is a reported shortage of 194,876 teachers in public primary schools across Nigeria.
With over 18 million out-of-school children roaming the streets, training and recruiting more teachers has become a matter of severe urgency.
Government must, therefore, ensure it speedily resolves any lingering issues it has with the teachers and invest more in the welfare, training, and development of Nigerian teachers to enable them continue to deliver the best standard of education to our children.
I sincerely commend all the Nigerian teachers for their tireless dedication to the growth of education, not minding the various socio-economic challenges burdening every Nigerian, while urging them to keep the fire burning.
A New Nigeria remains POssible.
Happy World Teachers Day to all Nigerian Teachers. -PO
Today, the global community marks World Population Day. Properly understanding the population size and dynamics, and having an accurate population census is one of the most critical tools for national planning and development.
The United Nations recommends that nations conduct population censuses at most every ten years. In Nigeria, however, the last population census was conducted in 2006, making it about 20 years now, without any clear population review.
For us in Nigeria, World Population Day holds a significant message for everyone. Beyond the blessings of having a huge population, our dear nation stands at an advantage with its highly youthful and energetic population. Research shows that about 70% of Nigeria's population is youths. Nigeria also stands as the country with the largest youth population in Africa and among the top 10 countries with the largest youth population in the world. This demographic advantage offers Nigeria great potential to establish itself as an economic powerhouse, not just in Africa, but on a global scale.
The question, however, remains, "Have we made the right investments in these young Nigerians to ensure that we have a productive population contributing to national development?" We have over 18 million out-of-school children roaming the streets in Nigeria. A UNICEF report states that one in every five of the world’s out-of-school children is in Nigeria. What efforts are we making to take these young minds off the streets and give them the necessary education for development? What investments have we made in education which, as we know, remains the biggest investment any nation can make for its population?
As it stands now, Nigeria has an unemployment and under-employment rate of over 35% and a youth unemployment and under-employment rate of over 45% which is one of the highest globally, fueling all sorts of criminality and social vices. This stems from the overall lack of productivity that pervades every sector of the nation. The micro, small and medium enterprise sector (MSMEs), which is the engine of economic growth in any nation, has continued to die gradually in Nigeria.
On a day like this, may we remind ourselves that each and every one of us has a role to play in righting the wrongs of yesteryears which have kept us down. We must now collectively commit to building a nation where our children will see hope in their future, our youths will find opportunities that match their talents and efforts and our elderly will find peace and reward for their years of labour. We must collectively enthrone the leadership that will invest in and care for our population with no one left behind.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
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shared wording
5 Oct 2024
over 18 million out-of-school children roaming the streets
Read translationToday, the global community marks World Population Day. Properly understanding the population size and dynamics, and having an accurate population census is one of the most critical tools for national planning and development.
The United Nations recommends that nations conduct population censuses at most every ten years. In Nigeria, however, the last population census was conducted in 2006, making it about 20 years now, without any clear population review.
For us in Nigeria, World Population Day holds a significant message for everyone. Beyond the blessings of having a huge population, our dear nation stands at an advantage with its highly youthful and energetic population. Research shows that about 70% of Nigeria's population is youths. Nigeria also stands as the country with the largest youth population in Africa and among the top 10 countries with the largest youth population in the world. This demographic advantage offers Nigeria great potential to establish itself as an economic powerhouse, not just in Africa, but on a global scale.
The question, however, remains, "Have we made the right investments in these young Nigerians to ensure that we have a productive population contributing to national development?" We have over 18 million out-of-school children roaming the streets in Nigeria. A UNICEF report states that one in every five of the world’s out-of-school children is in Nigeria. What efforts are we making to take these young minds off the streets and give them the necessary education for development? What investments have we made in education which, as we know, remains the biggest investment any nation can make for its population?
As it stands now, Nigeria has an unemployment and under-employment rate of over 35% and a youth unemployment and under-employment rate of over 45% which is one of the highest globally, fueling all sorts of criminality and social vices. This stems from the overall lack of productivity that pervades every sector of the nation. The micro, small and medium enterprise sector (MSMEs), which is the engine of economic growth in any nation, has continued to die gradually in Nigeria.
On a day like this, may we remind ourselves that each and every one of us has a role to play in righting the wrongs of yesteryears which have kept us down. We must now collectively commit to building a nation where our children will see hope in their future, our youths will find opportunities that match their talents and efforts and our elderly will find peace and reward for their years of labour. We must collectively enthrone the leadership that will invest in and care for our population with no one left behind.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
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