The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has celebrated educators worldwide in commemoration of World Teachers’ Day 2025, while calling for renewed efforts to tackle the global shortage of teachers.
In a statement made available to newsmen, Senator Tinubu described teachers as “true heroes, shaping minds, nurturing dreams, and guiding generations.”
She lauded teachers for their immeasurable contributions to nation-building and humanity’s progress, paying glowing tribute to educators across Nigeria for their dedication and sacrifice.
“As a lifelong teacher myself,” she noted, “I hold deep respect for the profession and those who dedicate their lives to it.”
The First Lady also emphasized that this year’s theme, “Focusing on the Global Teacher Shortage,” serves as a timely reminder of the urgent need to address the dwindling number of educators around the world.
See the full statement below:
MESSAGE BY THE FIRST LADY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, SENATOR OLUREMI TINUBU ON THE WORLD TEACHERS DAY 2025 (OCTOBER 05).
On this World Teachers’ Day 2025, with the theme “Focusing on the Global Teacher Shortage”, calls for the need to draw more attention to one of Society’s nobless professions.
The shortage of teachers is a challenge we must confront with urgency, by empowering educators, investing in their growth, and inspiring more to join this noble profession.
Teachers are true heroes, shaping minds, nurturing dreams, and guiding generations.
As a lifelong teacher myself, I salute you all on this Special Day.
Happy World Teachers Day 2025.
Her Excellency,
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON
First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
What you should know
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady and a former teacher, has consistently advocated for education and youth development.
Her message on World Teachers’ Day 2025 underscores the administration’s recognition of teachers as key drivers of national and global progress.
