The Nigeria Union of Teachers, Delta State Wing, has honoured Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other prominent Deltans for their contributions to education and the welfare of teachers in the state. The awards were presented on October 5, 2026, during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration held at the Cenotaph Ground, Asaba. This event was organised to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of teachers to nation-building.
The NUT Delta State Chairman, Comrade Dickson Poubeni, expressed appreciation to the Delta State Government for creating an enabling environment for teachers to participate in the global celebration. He commended the Oborevwori administration for approving Salary Grade Level 17 progression for university graduate primary school teachers, describing the decision as a significant intervention that brought an end to the prolonged stagnation of affected teachers at SGL 14.
According to Poubeni, the development had brought renewed joy and encouragement to teachers in the primary school system. The World Teachers’ Day celebration, recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, was an opportunity to acknowledge the critical role of teachers in shaping the future of society. The event brought together government officials, education stakeholders, teachers, and other dignitaries.
Governor Oborevwori and six other eminent Deltans were nominated for awards in recognition of their contributions to education and their roles in achieving the SGL 17 career progression for university graduate primary school teachers in the state. Among the award recipients listed were Commissioner for Primary Education, Chief (Mrs.) Rose Ezewu, and Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr. Kingsley Nze Ashibogwu.
Poubeni described the Governor’s intervention on the salary-grade progression as a landmark achievement for teachers, noting that it had addressed an issue that had persisted under successive administrations. He urged continued collaboration among government, teachers, and other stakeholders to further improve the standard of education and enhance the welfare of teachers across Delta State.
The awards presented to the recipients included the Lifetime Achievement Award in Educational Development of Delta State to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and Merit Awards in Educational Development of Delta State to Chief (Mrs.) Rose Ezewu and Dr. Kingsley Nze Ashibogwu. The NUT chairman announced that the awards were in recognition of their contributions to education and their roles in achieving the SGL 17 career progression.
The World Teachers’ Day celebration in Delta State demonstrated the importance of recognising the contributions of teachers to nation-building. The event provided an opportunity for stakeholders to come together and appreciate the efforts of teachers in shaping the future of society. Key points from the event include the honouring of Governor Oborevwori and six others for their contributions to education, the approval of Salary Grade Level 17 progression for university graduate primary school teachers, and the call for continued collaboration to improve education standards.
Key points
- Nigeria Union of Teachers honours Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and six others for contributions to education in Delta State.
- The awards were presented during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration held at the Cenotaph Ground, Asaba.
- The event recognised the critical role of teachers in shaping the future of society and the importance of collaboration to improve education standards.
