World Teachers’ Day: Oyewumi Celebrates Teachers, Says No Nation Can Rise Above Their Quality
The Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Akogun Lere Kamorudeen Oyewumi, has celebrated teachers across Osun State and Nigeria, describing them as the foundation upon which every enduring society is built and the architects who shape the minds, character and aspirations of future generations. He stated this in a goodwill message to mark the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration.
Senator Oyewumi saluted the sacrifices, patience and unwavering commitment of educators who continue to nurture talents, impart knowledge and build the human capital upon which the nation’s future depends. He noted that the popular maxim, “If you can read and write, thank your teacher,” aptly captures the enduring impact of the profession and its importance to individual and national development.
According to him, “No nation can rise above the quality of its teachers,” stressing that the profession serves as the moral compass and intellectual foundation of every great society. He…
