KWARA GOVERNMENT HONORS TEACHERS WITH MONDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a work-free day for all teachers in the state to mark the annual World Teachers’ Day.
The announcement was made in a statement released on Friday by Mashood Agboola, the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the governor.
Governor AbdulRazaq extended his warmest wishes to teachers across Kwara State, praising their dedication and resilience. He explicitly acknowledged their vital role in driving human capital development and reiterated his administration’s ongoing commitment to the welfare of educators and all residents of the state. Wishing them a prosperous career, the governor thanked them for their continued service.
In a related development, Governor AbdulRazaq also approved a ₦50,000 support grant for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state.
He announced the financial package during the swearing-in ceremony for the Batch C, Stream One corps members, held at the NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp at the Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin.
According to the governor, the grant is intended to help cushion the impact of current economic challenges as the corps members begin their service year in Kwara.
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