FG INAUGURATES 2026 WORLD TEACHERS' DAY COMMITTEE TO HONOUR EXCELLENCE, STRENGTHEN TEACHING PROFESSION
Date
2026-06-30
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X Corp.
Abstract
An official press release entry issued by the Federal Ministry of Education announcing the inauguration of the Planning and Implementation Committee for the 2026 World Teachers' Day Celebration and the President's Teachers and Schools Excellence Awards.
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A press release post published to X (Twitter) by the official Federal Ministry of Education account (@NigEducation). Signed by Boriowo Folasade (Director, Press and Public Relations) and dated June 29, 2026, the release announces the inauguration of the Planning and Implementation Committee for the 2026 World Teachers' Day Celebration and the President's Teachers and Schools Excellence Awards in Abuja. Inaugurating the committee, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, described teachers as the bedrock of sustainable educational development and charged members to uphold fairness, transparency, integrity, accountability, and merit. The committee will coordinate nominations, screening, and verification of candidates across the 36 States and the FCT for the October 5, 2026 celebration. Key contributions were also noted from the Director of Education Support Services, Mr. Amudipe Gabriel Oluwole, alongside stakeholders including NERDC, NUT, UBEC, NCCE, and development partners. The accompanying photo collage shows committee members in group portraits and participating in the inauguration session. Engagement at time of capture: 7 replies, 20 reposts, 51 likes, 32K views.