By Christiana Ekpa
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has congratulated teachers in Nigeria and all over the world on the occasion of this year’s World Teachers’ Day, noting their immeasurable contributions to society.
The Speaker, who is an academic-turned-lawmaker, described teachers as destiny moulders and life changers.
He also hailed teachers for their critical roles in the mental and behavioural development of their pupils and students.
Speaker Abbas noted that teachers, or lecturers not only educate but also serve as guardians and mentors to the wards in the schools at all levels.
The Speaker assured teachers of the readiness of the 10th House under his leadership, in assisting the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration towards the development of the education sector in the country as well as better welfare for workers in the sector.
Speaker Abbas urged teachers to continue to instil discipline and moral standards in pupils and students, which he said serve as an antidote to crimes and other vices in society.
He said this is one reason why all hands must be on deck to ensure that standards in the sector do not fall, so as to ensure that graduates have the academic and moral qualifications to become leaders of tomorrow.
Also the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has commended Nigerian teachers for their immense contributions to nation building, assuring them of executive and legislature partnership to improve their well-being.
Kalu who gave the assurance at the plenary on Thursday, in celebration of the 2023 World Teacher’s Day, noted that without education, no development can take place.
Recognising and commending some House members who were teachers before now, Kalu added that education enhances nation building.
The Deputy Speaker who thanked all teachers for their efforts, also prayed that they will reap their rewards here on earth and in heaven.
He said, “We want to appreciate all of you who at one point or the other, presented yourself to pass knowledge. From one generation to the other. Some of you taught in extras moral classes you are also teachers, just like me I taught in extra moral classes. I commend all my colleagues whom were teachers at some point. We commend you for the job you’re doing. When I was growing up I was told that your reward is in heaven.
