Ekiti state Governor Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji In a landmark gesture during the state’s Teachers’ Day celebration has honored two educators in the disability sector with cash awards of 500,000 naira each, recognizing their dedication to special education.
This initiative, championed by Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, was lauded as a significant step towards inclusivity and fulfilling his campaign promise of leaving no one behind.
Mrs. Adetoun Agboola, Special Adviser on Special Education and Social Inclusion, hailed the Governor’s commitment to inclusion. Agboola emphasized that the recognition serves as a morale booster for the teachers and the community, marking the first time such a gesture has been made during the Teachers’ Day celebration in the state.
“The recognition of these teachers, who work tirelessly with children with disabilities, highlights Governor Oyebanji’s dedication to inclusivity. Over the past year, these educators have faced immense challenges, adapting to new teaching tools, increased documentations, and rigorous preparation before delivering their lessons. Their hard work has clearly paid off, and today’s honor reflects their unwavering commitment,” Agboola said.
She added that the awards signal that the voices of teachers working within the disability community have been heard, reinforcing the Governor’s pledge to support the community in the state.
The theme of this Year’s celebration is “Valuing Teachers’ Voices:Towards a New Social Contract For Education”.
