05/10/2026
Press statement
October 5, 2026.
Our Thank You can Never be Enough to You — PDP Salute Kwara Teachers on World's Teachers Day
.. Says this hard time shall pass come 2027
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) felicitates with teachers across the state on the occasion of the 2026 Worlds Teachers’ Day, while acknowledging their dedication, commitment and sacrifices in keeping the education system alive despite the unfavourable working environment and anti-teacher policies of the AbdulRazaq-led APC administration since 2019.
In a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the party said thhe contribution of Kwara teachers to the development of the state can never be adequately repaid, stressing that teachers deserve more money, more promotions, more respect and, above all, a big thank you for being there day after day, even when the government has done little to encourage their loyalty and sacrifice.
Our party recognises that teachers are not just employees of government. They are the sector educating, shaping, inspiring and preparing the next generation for a decent and productive society. A society that wants a better future must invest in the people who build that future.
The party described teachers as the heartbeat of the state, saying they are the ones who mould society, taking generations from ignorance and backwardness to the level of knowledge, civilisation and development that we see today. Yet, they continue to be treated with little regard, particularly through delayed promotions, poor remuneration and inadequate welfare, despite huge resources available to the government.
“It is sad that the promotion examination conducted for our teachers in 2025 is yet to be implemented, even as the 2026 promotion cycle ought to have commenced. It is therefore ironic that the government is suddenly waking up to teachers’ promotion when the 2027 election is just 3 months away, after leaving teachers unattended to since 2019”
The PDP said teachers must never become election pawns whose promotions and welfare are tied to only when elections are approaching.We wish to remind Governor AbdulRazaq that Kwara teachers are not election materials. Their careers, promotions and welfare must not be tied to the electoral calendar.
The party assured teachers and other workers that a PDP government will correct these anomalies and place teachers’ welfare at the centre of its education policies, because teachers deserve the best treatment, just like every other public servant.
“To our hardworking teachers, we say: your sacrifice is seen, your struggles are acknowledged and your contribution is valued. This hard time shall pass come 2027. A new PDP administration under Engineer Suleiman Bolakale Kawu will restore dignity, reward your commitment and make your welfare a priority.
On this Teachers’ Day celebration, our thank you can never be enough. We salute you, we appreciate you and we remain committed to building a Kwara where those who educate our children are respected and fairly rewarded
Signed:
Olusegun Olusola Adewara
State Publicity Secretary
Kwara PDP .
