The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, has pledged to sustain teachers’ welfare and development of the education sector under his proposed Omituntun 3.0 administration.
In a statement signed by the Director of Communication and Spokesperson of the Oyo State APM Governorship Campaign Council, Yinka Oladoyinbo, on Sunday, Adekanmbi described teachers as nation builders and praised their dedication to nurturing young minds and shaping future leaders.
Adekanmbi said no nation could rise above the quality of its teachers, noting that their contributions go beyond classroom teaching to shaping citizens and supporting the socio-economic development of society.
He commended teachers in Oyo State for their contribution to improved educational standards, citing the state’s reported third-place ranking nationwide in recent National Examinations Council (NECO) performance metrics.
According to him, the achievement was made possible by the dedication, professionalism and cooperation of teachers, whom he described as dependable partners in the development of the education sector.
Adekanmbi pledged to sustain prompt payment of teachers’ salaries, including the regular payment on the 25th of every month, popularly known as “GSM Day”.
He also promised to continue the promotion and upgrading of teachers in line with global standards, as well as sustain allowances and incentives including the 27.5 per cent teaching allowance, leave bonuses and 13th-month salary bonuses.
The APM candidate further pledged to sustain and expand leadership opportunities for educators, including appointments as Permanent Secretaries, Tutors General and Inspectors General.
He said his administration would build on existing gains and introduce new reforms to further empower teachers and improve the education sector.
“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,” Adekanmbi said.
