With the aim to set a Guinness World Record, a whopping “60,000” teachers are expected to converge at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos State on Saturday.
Described as “the largest assembly of teachers in the world”, former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, showed his support for teachers in the country by joining them in an event tagged ‘Let There Be Teachers Conference 2025’.
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate said, the Conference is about affirming the importance of teachers in “the development of human capital and building a new Nigeria”.
Obi said, teachers are “true nation-builders”, adding, there would be no profession without them; and called on the government to make more investment in education, take the welfare of teachers serious, as well as, establish “an environment where educators are empowered, respected, and inspired”.
Obi wrote on X: “Today, in solidarity with “Let There Be Teachers Conference 2025”, where over 60,000 teachers are expected to gather at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, the largest assembly of teachers in the world. This moment is not just about setting a Guinness World Record, but about affirming the central role of teachers in the development of human capital and building a new Nigeria.
“Teachers are the true nation-builders. Without them, no profession exists. The progress of our country will only be as strong as the quality of education we provide our children, and the dignity we accord those who impart knowledge.
“I celebrate the vision of 1Million Teachers and all partners who made this possible, especially the teachers themselves, who remain committed to shaping the minds and values of future generations despite the many challenges they face.
“Nigeria must invest more in education, prioritise teacher welfare, and create an environment where educators are empowered, respected, and inspired. Only then can we truly address poverty, inequality, and unemployment, while unlocking the limitless potential of our young people.
“A new Nigeria is POssible.”
Photo: X/Peter Obi
