Three south-west states announce Monday holiday for teachers
Kwara, Ekiti and Oyo states have declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a work-free day for teachers to allow them to participate in activities marking World Teachers’ Day. Ekiti said day students should remain at home, while Oyo linked the decision to teacher welfare and professional development.
The governments of Kwara, Ekiti and Oyo states have declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a work-free day for teachers to mark this year’s World Teachers’ Day. World Teachers’ Day is observed globally on October 5. The three states said the decision would allow teachers to participate in activities celebrating their work and contributions to education.
In Kwara, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced the holiday in a statement issued by his deputy chief press secretary, Mashood Agboola. The governor extended his best wishes to teachers and praised their contribution to human capital development. AbdulRazaq also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of teachers and other residents of the state, according to the statement.
Ekiti’s Commissioner for Education, Adebimpe Aderiye, announced the directive in a statement. She said teachers would be able to take part fully in activities connected with the 2026 celebration. The Ekiti government said day students should stay at home on Monday.
It advised parents, guardians, schools and students to make the necessary arrangements for the temporary change to the school schedule. In Oyo, the directive was announced in a circular issued by the secretary to the state government, Musibau Babatunde. The state said the holiday reflected its commitment to the welfare, dignity and professional development of teachers.
The Oyo government said the day would give teachers an opportunity to celebrate their contributions, consider progress in education and strengthen unity within the teaching community. Separately, the Kebbi chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers praised teachers for remaining committed despite economic difficulties. Its chairman, Zaki Sarki SK, also commended Governor Nasir Idris for measures including improved remuneration, teaching aids, recruitment and school construction and renovation.
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