The Ogun State Government has announced the employment of over 7,000 teachers since the inception of the Prince Dapo Abiodun administration. This move is part of the government's sustained investment in strengthening teaching and learning across the state. The announcement was made during the 2026 World Teachers' Day celebration in Abeokuta, where the government also earmarked ₦24 billion for the provision and rehabilitation of critical education infrastructure.
The World Teachers' Day celebration, held at the Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, was attended by government officials, education administrators, teachers, union leaders, school proprietors, and other stakeholders. Governor Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi, said his administration recognised teachers as the foundation upon which every other profession and society was built. He commended teachers and education administrators in Ogun State for distinguishing themselves nationally and internationally.
The Ogun State Education Revitalisation Agenda (OGSERA) will continue to drive improvements in curriculum delivery, school management, technology, infrastructure, funding, and the welfare of teachers and learners. The governor disclosed that the OgunTEACh programme has become a model being emulated beyond Ogun State, following the recruitment of thousands of teachers through the initiative. He further announced the absorption of over 1,500 OgunTEACh interns into the mainstream civil service.
The governor presented cash awards to outstanding teachers, administrators, and schools in both public and private school categories. The first-prize winners in the Best Teacher categories received ₦2.5 million each, while the second- and third-place winners received ₦1.5 million and ₦1 million respectively. In the public primary school category, Mr Rasaq Babatunde emerged first, Mrs Ayedun Oluwakemi second, and Mrs Ajayi Fatimo Bisola third.
The Ogun State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Sewakanu Noah Oladipupo, commended the Abiodun administration for recruiting over 6,000 teachers through the OgunTEACh platform. He noted that there had been no recruitment of teachers for eight years before the administration came into office. Oladipupo also commended the government for approving and implementing teachers' promotions from 2016 to 2024.
The celebration also featured the presentation of the Award of Distinguished Leadership in Technology-Driven Education and Innovation to Governor Abiodun. This recognition was in honour of his administration's efforts in advancing technology-driven education in the state. The event brought together stakeholders to mark the contribution of teachers to the development of Ogun State and the nation.
Speaking on behalf of the newly appointed teachers, Miss Olasoji Tobiloba expressed appreciation to Governor Abiodun for absorbing the OgunTEACh interns into the mainstream civil service. She assured the government that the beneficiaries would reciprocate the gesture through greater diligence, commitment, and dedication to duty. The government also presented over ₦51 million in cash prizes to outstanding teachers, schools, and administrators.
Key points
- Ogun State Government employs 7,000 teachers to strengthen teaching and learning across the state.
- The government commits ₦24 billion to the provision and rehabilitation of critical education infrastructure.
- The OgunTEACh programme has become a model being emulated beyond Ogun State, following the recruitment of thousands of teachers through the initiative.
