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World Teachers’ Day: Abiodun employs 7,000 teachers, commits N24b to education infrastructure
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points Outstanding teachers, schools, and administrators have been rewarded for their efforts, receiving over N51 million. Education infrastructure is receiving significant investment, with a commitment of N24 billion.
Education infrastructure is receiving significant investment, with a commitment of N24 billion. Outstanding teachers, schools, and administrators have been rewarded for their efforts, receiving over N51 million. Additionally, a large number of interns will be absorbed into the civil service, with over 1,500 OgunTEACh interns being given permanent positions.
A major recruitment drive has also taken place, resulting in the employment of a substantial number of new teachers. Further details of these developments are available from the source.
The total number of new teachers employed is 7,000, a significant increase in the education workforce.
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Published: October 5, 2026 ·
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