Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for urgent global action to address the growing shortage of teachers worldwide. She emphasized that tackling this challenge requires empowering educators, investing in their professional growth, and inspiring more people to join the teaching profession.

In her message to mark the 2025 World Teachers’ Day, themed “Focusing on the Global Teacher Shortage,” the First Lady underscored the need for societies to give greater recognition and support to teachers, describing the profession as one of the most noble and essential to human development.

Senator Tinubu, a lifelong teacher herself, paid tribute to educators across Nigeria and around the world for their dedication, resilience, and impact on future generations. She noted that teachers play a critical role in shaping minds, nurturing dreams, and guiding the moral and intellectual growth of societies.

The First Lady reaffirmed her commitment to initiatives that promote quality education and the welfare of teachers, stressing that investing in teachers is key to securing a brighter and more prosperous future for the nation and the world.