Nigerian Teachers Demand Better Welfare as Government Pledges Support on World Teachers’ Day

Nigerian teachers have called for improved welfare, better working conditions, career progression, increased recruitment, safer schools and greater investment in teaching and learning as the country marked the 2026 World Teachers’ Day.

The teachers’ demands which were channeled on Monday – were followed by pledges from the Federal Government regarding professional development, improved working conditions, adequate resources and stronger institutional support.

While speaking at the World Teachers’ Day and President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards in Abuja on Monday, Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa,urged teachers to embrace emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, while maintaining professional standards.

Alausa said ongoing education reforms were focused on improving learning environments, strengthening institutions, developing relevant skills and ensuring teachers and learners remain at the centre of government policies.