Kwara State Government has declared Wednesday, October 5,2022 as work-free day for teachers in all primary and secondary Schools in the state.

A statement signed by Peter Amogbonjaye, Press Secretary in the state's Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, said that the gesture was to allow all the teachers in the state celebrate their day.

October 5 of every year has been declared World Teachers Day by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

The statement said that the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education And Human Capital Development, Mrs Mary Adeosun, made the decision of the state government known in her office on Tuesday.

“Adeosun applauded His Excellency, Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRasaq, for the tremendous achievements scored in improving the standard of living of Teachers in public secondary schools in the state.

“She advised teachers across the state to reciprocate the kind gesture by being diligent in discharging their duties,” the statement said.