Anambra Govt Declares Tuesday School-Free Day to Honour Teachers

Tuesday, October 7, has been declared school-free day to celebrate and honour teachers across Anambra state.

This was announced by the Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo through the Commissioner for Education in the state, Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh in a statement on Monday in Awka.

“In view of the fact that the 2025 World Teachers’ Day fell on a Sunday, Mr Governor has approved Tuesday as a school-free day to celebrate and honour teachers in the state.

“Furthermore, the Solution Parents League will have their mega endorsement march in appreciation of Soludo’s revolution in the education sector.

“The Association of Private School Owners will join the Solution Parents League for the endorsement march.

“Accordingly, all teachers, parents, and proprietors/proprietresses are expected to assemble at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, by 8:00 a.m. prompt, to give honour to whom honour is due,” Chuma-Udeh said.

Recall that teachers across Nigeria on Sunday renewed calls for improved welfare, better working conditions, and the full implementation of the 65-year retirement age policy.

At various events held nationwide, teachers’ unions and education stakeholders decried the slow pace of policy implementation, poor remuneration, and inadequate teaching facilities, which they said continued to undermine the quality of education.

They urged federal and state governments to prioritise teachers’ welfare and ensure that promises made to the education sector are fulfilled.