The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Honourable Bimbo Adekanmbi, has described teachers as nation builders, pledging to sustain and strengthen their development if elected.
Adekanmbi made the pledge in a statement issued by Yinka Oladoyinbo, his campaign council spokesperson, on Sunday to mark the 2026 Teachers’ Day.
He commended teachers for their dedication to nurturing young minds and shaping future leaders, saying the development of any nation was directly tied to the quality of its teachers.
The APM candidate said teachers in Oyo State had contributed significantly to what he described as improvements in educational standards, citing the state’s reported third-place ranking nationwide in recent National Examinations Council (NECO) performance metrics.
He attributed the achievement to the dedication, professionalism and cooperation of teachers, whom he described as dependable partners in the development of the education sector.
“As we celebrate this year’s Teachers’ Day, I honour the incredible men and women who shape minds, build character, and light the path to a brighter future,” Adekanmbi said.
“Teachers do far more than teach academic lessons; they teach resilience, kindness, critical thinking, and belief in one’s potential.”
Adekanmbi pledged that his administration, under what he called “Omituntun 3.0”, would build on existing policies and programmes aimed at improving the welfare and professional development of teachers.
He specifically promised to maintain prompt payment of salaries, including the regular payment on the 25th of every month, popularly known as “GSM Day”.
He also pledged to sustain the promotion and upgrading of teachers in line with global standards, as well as allowances and incentives including the 27.5 per cent teaching allowance, leave bonuses and 13th-month salary bonuses.
The APM candidate further promised to sustain and expand leadership opportunities for educators, including appointments as Permanent Secretaries, Tutors General and Inspectors General.
“Teachers are the architects of Oyo State’s future, and under Omituntun 3.0, they will continue to receive the respect, support, and opportunities they deserve,” he said.
He added that his administration would introduce further reforms aimed at empowering teachers and advancing the education sector.
