UNILAG STAFF SCHOOL CELEBRATES 2025 TEACHERS’ DAY IN GRAND STYLE

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Staff School on Friday, September 3, 2025, joined the global community to commemorate Teachers’ Day with speeches, dance performances, and an atmosphere of joy celebrating teaching as “the best profession in the world.”

In her address, the Headmistress of UNILAG Staff School, Mrs. Eunice Adedoyin Akinade, described the teaching profession as one of timeless nobility. She noted that teachers are both “mind builders and moulders,” stressing that societal development is the product of education.

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Staff School on Friday, September 3, 2025, joined the global community to commemorate Teachers’ Day with speeches, dance performances, and an atmosphere of joy celebrating teaching as “the best profession in the world.”

In her address, the Headmistress of UNILAG Staff School, Mrs. Eunice Adedoyin Akinade, described the teaching profession as one of timeless nobility. She noted that teachers are both “mind builders and moulders,” stressing that societal development is the product of education.

Similarly, the Dean of the Faculty of Education and Chairman, Board of Governors of UNILAG Staff School, Professor Adebayo Oladipo, praised teachers as “unsung architects of tomorrow” whose dedication lights the path for young minds.

“In a world that often measures success by metrics and milestones, teachers are the quiet revolutionaries who transform classrooms into cradles of curiosity, chalkboards into canvases of dreams, and fleeting lessons into lifelong legacies,” he said.

Professor Oladipo further remarked that UNILAG Staff School teachers embody resilience in the face of global uncertainties, economic challenges, and the demands of education reforms. He commended their ability to adapt to hybrid learning models, embrace technology as an ally, and balance the roles of educators, counsellors, and mentors.

He assured that the Board of Governors remains committed to amplifying teachers’ voices, and pledged to continue to support initiatives that enhance their impact.

In his remarks, Chairman of the school’s Parents-Teachers Association (PTA), Dr. Folorunso Adebayo re-affirmed the association’s support for the school’s growth. He announced a donation of ₦200,000 to aid teaching and learning.

Similarly, the PTA Vice Chairman, Comrade Oluwasogo Olumide, donated a podium to the school. He was acknowledged for facilitating the provision of thirty (30) computers, and servicing of fifty (50) other systems for the school.

Professor Oladipo also personally donated ₦250,000 in support of the PTA’s contributions and dedication of the staff.

Other dignitaries in attendance included Mrs. Omolara Ige, Supervisor of Lower Basic Primary, and Mrs. Helen Adetutu Edet, Coordinator of Basic Six and General Secretary of the School.

The event closed with a vote of thanks from the Headmistress, who expressed appreciation to staff, parents, and well-wishers for their unwavering commitment to the school’s vision.