THE Association of Model Islamic Schools (AMIS), the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, has honoured 119 teachers and 12 other stakeholders in the education sector for their contributions to the development of the teaching profession.
The awardees, drawn from 42 model Islamic schools in the FCT, were celebrated during the World Teachers’ Day celebration which was held last weekend at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The FCT AMIS chairman, Yusuf Oriyomi, said the honoured teachers were carefully selected and rewarded for their selflessness and expertise in shaping the future of their students.
Oriyomi said, “We have gathered to celebrate a momentous occasion: the World Teacher’s Day. This day is a testament to the tireless efforts, unwavering dedication and unrelenting passion of teachers worldwide.
“It is my privilege to recognise and honour the outstanding contributions of our teachers. You are the guardians of knowledge, the mentors of character and the architects of the future. Your influence extends beyond the classroom, shaping the very fabric of our society.
“We recognise that teaching is not just a profession but a calling that requires patience, compassion and wisdom. We celebrate your creativity, your innovation and your unwavering commitment to excellence. We are celebrating 12 individuals who have contributed to education but we will award 119 teachers from various schools in the FCT.”
The guest lecturer at the event, Mr Ugo-Ali Lawrence, commended the organisers for rewarding excellence and called on the awardees to remain steadfast in their profession.
“My message to the awardees is to keep doing what they are doing and ensure that they don’t get distracted. Yes, there are challenges but they need to overcome them by the simple fact that they are contributing to the future,” Lawrence, the Director, Planning Research and Statistics (PRS), Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, said.
One of the awardees, Malam AbdulBasit Bolaji Bakare, said the award had spurred him to do more and make the society better.
“I really appreciate the organisers. Naturally, we acted in our own way, not knowing that some people were taking note. My passion is to see how we can have a better society by domesticating the Social Development Goals (SDGs) as they affect quality of education.
“This award has spurred me. It serves as a catalyst for us to do more to see that we have a better society,” Bakare said.
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