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Ekiti Gov Rewards Best Teachers with ₦47.8 Million

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Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has given a total of ₦47.8 million to the state’s best teachers as part of this year’s World Teachers’ Day celebrations.

The event took place at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

The teachers received cash rewards for their outstanding contributions to education in Ekiti.

Oyebanji also vowed to stamp out examination malpractice in the state’s schools.

He promised to take strict action against anyone found guilty of tampering with the integrity of the education system.

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The governor emphasised that his administration would not tolerate cheating in exams under any circumstance.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of ₦47.8 million to the best teachers in Ekiti State.

Mrs. Modupe Folayemi, a teacher at Saint Francis’ Primary School in Igbara Odo, and Mr. Odunayo Oriloye of Notre Dame Grammar School in Usi Ekiti, were the top winners.

They each received a cash prize of ₦6 million for being the best primary and secondary school teachers, respectively.

Two other teachers, who were the first runners-up in the competition, were given ₦3 million each.

Four teachers who came in second place were awarded ₦1.5 million each.

Additionally, 26 teachers were rewarded with ₦200,000 each as consolation prizes.

The event was a colorful celebration of teachers.

Teachers from across the state came dressed in bright Aso Ebi outfits, creating a festive atmosphere at the venue.

They praised Governor Oyebanji for his teacher-friendly policies, saying his administration has greatly improved their welfare and working conditions.

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During the event, Ekiti teachers also took the opportunity to show their support for Governor Oyebanji’s 2026 re-election bid.

The teachers expressed confidence in the governor’s policies and called for his continued leadership to further develop the education sector.

The Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) in Ekiti State, Comrade Daodu Bamidele, spoke on behalf of the teachers.

He said that teachers are grateful for the positive changes Governor Oyebanji has brought to the education sector.

Bamidele added that Oyebanji has paid off some of the debts owed to teachers by the previous administration, and introduced new initiatives to improve their welfare.

“All the teachers in Ekiti appreciate what the governor has done for us,” Bamidele said.

“For the 2026 governorship election, we want to say that we are solidly behind him.”

Bamidele also called on the government to introduce policies that would reduce brain drain in the education sector.

He requested that the retirement age for teachers be increased to 65 years, as it is in some other states in Nigeria.

This, he said, would help to retain experienced teachers and give them more job security.

In a similar vein, the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) in Ekiti, Comrade Sola Adigun, made an appeal for secondary school teachers to be allowed to reach grade level 17.

This, he said, would improve their career progression and boost their morale.

Governor Oyebanji, who was represented by his Deputy, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, said that his administration has been working to improve the lives of teachers in the state.

He explained that his government has been paying salaries and deductions promptly, and has approved loans for housing and vehicles to support teachers.

The governor described teachers as the backbone of the education system, and promised to continue providing incentives to boost their productivity.

Oyebanji emphasized that his administration is committed to maintaining Ekiti’s reputation as a center of excellence in education.

However, the governor expressed his disappointment with reports of exam malpractice in some schools.

He warned that any school official involved in such practices would face serious consequences.

“We have zero tolerance for examination malpractice,” Oyebanji said.

“We are investigating reports of exam fraud in some schools, and those responsible will be punished.”

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Oyebanji was firm in his stance against exam malpractice.

He urged school managers not to focus on producing impressive results by fraudulent means.

The governor stated that the state is not in a “phony competition” to achieve false glory through fake results.

“We are not interested in anyone impressing us with bogus exam results,” Oyebanji warned.

“We will not tolerate any unethical practices that could damage the reputation of our education system.”

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