We Must Challenge Shortage Of Teachers With Urgency — First Lady

FILE: First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, celebrated teachers worldwide for World Teachers’ Day 2025, urging a renewed focus on addressing the pressing global teacher shortage.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the first lady, made available to Channels Television on Sunday.

Tinubu describe teachers as “true heroes, shaping minds, nurturing dreams, and guiding generations.”

The First Lady acknowledged teachers’ invaluable role in nation-building and the future of humanity.

She also paid glowing tribute to educators across the country.

Tinubu stated that as a lifelong teacher herself, she holds deep respect for the profession and those who dedicate their lives to it.

According to the President’s wife, the theme of this year’s celebration, “Focusing on the Global Teacher Shortage,” is a timely reminder of the urgent need to address the dwindling number of teachers worldwide.

See the full statement below:

MESSAGE BY THE FIRST LADY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, SENATOR OLUREMI TINUBU ON THE WORLD TEACHERS DAY 2025 (OCTOBER 05).

On this World Teachers’ Day 2025, with the theme “Focusing on the Global Teacher Shortage”, calls for the need to draw more attention to one of Society’s nobless professions.

The shortage of teachers is a challenge we must confront with urgency, by empowering educators, investing in their growth, and inspiring more to join this noble profession.

Teachers are true heroes, shaping minds, nurturing dreams, and guiding generations.

As a lifelong teacher myself, I salute you all on this Special Day.

Happy World Teachers Day 2025.

Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria