Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State says teachers are nation builders, change agents and catalysts for the realisation of any meaningful, functional and effective education delivery to drive national development.
Ambode said this during the activities to celebration the 2017 World Teachers’ Day Celebration in Lagos.
Ambode, represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, said that experience had shown that teachers performed better and contributed to national development when they were well-motivated.
“This is why this administration has continued to improve on the welfare and training of teachers as well has done infrastructure upgrades to ensure that they are motivated to achieve productivity.
“We have approved the promotion of primary school teachers to Grade Level 17 for them to be at par with their counterparts in the civil service.
“We have also approved the recruitment of additional 500 teachers to meet the population of our students and reduce workload on our teachers.
“Our administration will continue to consolidate on reforms initiated to adequately empower and reward our teachers.
“Teachers should not start enjoying the fruit of their labour only when they get to heaven, they must first earn and relish their rewards while here on earth,’’ he said.
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