KWARA GRANTS TEACHERS WORK-FREE DAY FOR WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a work-free day for teachers across the state to mark this year’s World Teachers’ Day.

The declaration was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mashood Agboola.

The governor congratulated teachers across Kwara and commended their contributions to human capital development and their resilience in carrying out their responsibilities.

AbdulRazaq also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of teachers and other residents of the state.

The governor wished teachers a rewarding and prosperous career as they celebrate the annual event.

In a separate development, AbdulRazaq approved a N50,000 support grant for National Youth Service Corps members serving in the state.

He announced the grant during the swearing-in ceremony for Batch C, Stream One corps members at the NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin.

The governor said the grant was intended to help cushion the effects of current economic conditions on corps members as they begin their service year in Kwara.