The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has joined the global community in celebrating teachers on World Teachers’ Day 2025, urging renewed attention to the pressing global teacher shortage. She emphasized that the issue must be confronted with urgency to strengthen education systems and empower educators.
In her official statement released on October 5, she said, “On this World Teachers’ Day 2025, with the theme ‘Focusing on the Global Teacher Shortage,’ calls for the need to draw more attention to one of society’s noblest professions.”
According to the First Lady, the shortage of qualified teachers remains a major concern worldwide, and it requires deliberate actions from governments, institutions, and stakeholders. “The shortage of teachers is a challenge we must confront with urgency, by empowering educators, investing in their growth, and inspiring more to join this noble profession,” she stated.
Senator Tinubu described teachers as “true heroes, shaping minds, nurturing dreams, and guiding generations.” She noted that teachers play a key role in building the foundation of every society and deserve recognition, respect, and continuous support to carry out their responsibilities effectively.
Reflecting on her personal background, the First Lady added, “As a lifelong teacher myself, I salute you all on this special day.” She concluded her message with, “Happy World Teachers’ Day 2025.”
World Teachers’ Day is observed annually on October 5 to honor educators across the globe. It was established in 1994 to commemorate the signing of recommendations by the International Labour Organisation and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, highlighting the importance of teachers in achieving quality education worldwide.
