The Ekiti State government, on Monday, celebrated teachers on the World Teachers' Day in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, in an elaborate ceremony and promised more goodies for teachers in its employ.
As part of the ceremony, Governor Ayò Fayose, after presenting car and other gift items to the teachers, also appointed 'Tutors General' for the three senatorial districts and one 'Headmaster-General' for the state.
Also on the occasion, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) called on the Federal Government to beef up security around public secondary schools in the country and also canvassed for increase in teachers' retirement age to 65.
In an address by the NUT National President, Michael Olukoya, presented on the occasion by Mr. Samson Akindele, the teachers said the call was to prevent premature retirement and retention of mature and experienced individuals in the system who can arrest the falling standard of education in Nigeria.
Governor Fayose said no educational system could rise above its teachers and that without adequately motivating teachers, the system would only record abysmal failure.
The governor told the gathering of teachers and other dignitaries that he knew "the value of your votes and what you represent," adding that "I won't joke with your interest."
Fayose on the occasion presented new Kia Soul car to the new Headmaster-General, Mrs. Rachael Talabi.
Mrs. Mary Akindele Olayinka emerged 'Best Primary School Teacher' while Mr Ife Adeola emerged as the 'Best Teacher in Secondary School' and they both got similar car gifts.
On the issues of funding, Fayose said they were being addressed.
He said: "In 2003, we were 35th in public examinations conducted by WAEC and NECO and we moved to the eighth and seventh positions respectively in the examinations.
"If I did not leave at that time, we would have been number one. We have held education summit and we want to make Ekiti State a force to reckon with in the country. This year, we are working hard and want to assure you we will get there."

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Fayose my 'rollz modelz'! ! Best actor of the Year! Bashorun 'Oju aye of life! Sarkin Eye service! Igwe of Mouth Runners' Legion of Africa! Most 'screen-played' politician!

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