Teachers are facing difficult working conditions due to various challenges. The backbone of national development, they play a crucial role in educating children. Many have continued to work despite years of hardship.

A statement was released to mark the 2026 World Teachers’ Day, highlighting the struggles of teachers. It noted that their welfare and salaries are inadequate, making it hard for them to perform effectively.

Further information is available from the African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, which made the statement. They described teachers as heroes who have sustained the educational system despite neglect and hardship.