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Ekiti Governor Awards N1 Million to Two Disability Teachers
On October 6, 2024, Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji celebrated Teachers’ Day by honoring two remarkable educators dedicated to teaching students with disabilities.
Each teacher received a cash award of 500,000 naira, highlighting the governor’s commitment to acknowledging the vital role of these educators in fostering inclusive education.
The event took place during a lively celebration in the state, where the achievements of educators were showcased.
Mrs. Adetoun Agboola, Special Adviser on Special Education and Social Inclusion, praised Governor Oyebanji for his unwavering support for inclusivity in education.
She noted that this recognition serves as a significant morale booster for teachers in the disability sector.
Agboola remarked that this was the first time such awards were presented during the Teachers’ Day celebration in Ekiti State, emphasizing the historic nature of the gesture.
“The recognition of these dedicated teachers who tirelessly work with children with disabilities reflects Governor Oyebanji’s strong commitment to promoting inclusivity in our educational system,” she stated.
She also acknowledged the challenges faced by these educators over the past year.
They have had to adapt to new teaching methods, manage increased documentation, and prepare rigorously before delivering lessons.
Agboola emphasized that their hard work has paid off, as evidenced by today’s well-deserved honors, which recognize their unwavering dedication to their students.
Moreover, Agboola highlighted that these awards symbolize the acknowledgment of teachers’ voices within the disability community.
She reiterated the governor’s promise to support these educators and the broader community, ensuring that their needs and contributions are recognized.
The theme for this year’s Teachers’ Day celebration, “Valuing Teachers’ Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education,” resonates deeply with the ongoing efforts to enhance the educational landscape in Ekiti State.
By honoring these educators, Governor Oyebanji not only highlights their commitment but also sets a precedent for valuing all teachers across various sectors.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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