Just In: Osun Govt Declares Tomorrow, Monday As Public Holiday For Teachers

In commemoration of the 2024 World Teachers Day, Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared, tomorrow, Monday the 7th of October, 2024 as a work free day for all teachers in both public and private schools throughout the state.

A press statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment,Oluomo Kolapo Alimi to that effect indicates that the holiday is with a view to identifying with all teachers throughout the state on the annual occasion in view of their invaluable contributions to the growth of education sector, not only in Osun and Nigeria but the world at large .

The Governors message on the occasion of this year’s World Teachers Day as issued to the press men by Oluomo Alimi reads in part ; “I, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun state heartily congratulate all teachers throughout the world and in particular in my dear state, Osun on the annual occasion of World Teachers Day being celebrated annually on every 5th of October .

“While it gladdens my heart and that of my administration to declare tomorrow as public holiday throughout Osun state, I admonish all teachers to use the one day public holiday as a means to cast a look at the past, present and future development of the state in the education sector .

“I am using this opportunity for the umpteenth time to assure you that my administration will continue to do everything morally and officially possible to put smiles on your faces in order to make you happy and fulfilled as purveyors of knowledge in this dear state of ours, Osun.

“Please accept my best wishes and congratulations on the occasion of the World Teachers Day .
“Happy celebrations”ended Governor Adelekes message to the teachers of both public and private schools in Osun State.