The Oyo State Federal government has approved Monday, October 5, 2026, as a work-free day for instructors across the state as part of activities marking this year’s World Educators’ Day.
The decision was interacted in a circular signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Babatunde.
The advancement was disclosed in a statement released in Ibadan by Sulaimon Olarenwaju, Special Consultant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Media.
The state federal government stated the gesture became part of its dedication to improving the well-being, status and expert advancement of instructors, whom it referred to as central to the state’s education system and human capital development efforts.
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According to the government, the break would allow instructors to get involved completely in programs organised to mark World Teachers’ Day, evaluate developments in the education sector and promote greater unity amongst members of the mentor occupation.
The federal government praised instructors across the state on the celebration and reiterated its commitment to efforts aimed at enhancing teaching and knowing in Oyo State.
Meanwhile, the Kwara and Ekiti State federal governments have actually also stated Monday, October 5, a work-free day for teachers in their respective states to mark the yearly event.