LSO Salutes Teachers Resilience And Steadfastness In Shaping The Nation

Lateef Olawale, a teacher/facilitator in ONILEKERE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has saluted Nigerian teachers’ particularly Lagos Teachers resilience, steadfastness and courage amidst identified challenges as the World Teachers’ Day is marked. I made the commendation in a statement issued today, Sunday 5th October, 2025 to rejoice with my colleagues in the teaching profession in Lagos state on the occasion of this year’s World Teachers’ Day. The 2025 theme for World Teachers' Day is "Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession". This theme emphasizes the collective nature of teaching and highlights the importance of teachers working together to achieve transformative educational outcomes, empowering teachers and strengthening their professional identity through collaborative efforts. William Arthur Ward once said:“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” Our passion, sacrifice, and devotion to our pr...