As part of commemorating the world teachers day and in appreciation of teachers in the state(public/private) ,the Governor of Osun state- Governor Adeleke declares Monday a public holiday.
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, the Honorable Commisioner of Information and Public
Enlightenment, Osun state has signed a press release regarding this issue.
According to the press release, issued by the Commissioner of Information and public enlightenment, Oluomo kolapo affirms that the holiday is in view to
identifying with all teachers throughout the state on this annual occasion and in view of their invaluable contributions to the growth of education sector, not only in Osun and Nigeria but the world at large .
Governor Adeleke confirms this position. In his words,
“I, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun state heartily congratulate all teachers throughout the world and in particular in my dear state, Osun on the annual occasion of World Teachers Day being celebrated annually on every 5th of October .
“While it gladdens my heart and that of my administration to declare tomorrow as public holiday throughout Osun state, I admonish all teachers to use the one day public holiday as a means to cast a look at the past, present and future development of the state in the education sector .
“I am using this opportunity for the umpteenth time to assure you that my administration will continue to do everything morally and officially possible to put smiles on your faces in order to make you happy and fulfilled as purveyors of knowledge in this dear state of ours, Osun.
“Please accept my best wishes and congratulations on the occasion of the World Teachers Day .
“Happy celebrations”
