This morning, I was a guest on ABUAD FM 88.1 on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day together with Mrs Daudu of ABUAD International School.
We engaged the theme of this year’s celebration against the realities which teachers confront especially in developing countries like Nigeria: poor pay, lack of teaching materials and absence of conducive environment, parents who expect teachers to perform magic, etc.
I reiterated the indubitable fact that those without passion for teaching, persons who are not selfless and who are money conscious can’t be teachers.
I expressed my joy and love for the profession and gave a shout out to my students (past and present); they’re mostly amazing and the best. On air, I singled out 3 students who serenaded me with messages and a phone call this morning.
1. Good morning Dr. Olumide. Today is World’s Teachers Day and I just want to say thank you for being a more than AWESOME teacher! I don’t think I can say thank you enough for your impact. I appreciate the passion and the zeal you put into passing knowledge to your students. You make literature seem like the coolest course in the world and it indeed is! Abuad is lucky to have you. I hope you have a great day sir 😊- Seyi Faro, Nigeria Law School (Enugu)
2. Good morning sir Dr.Olumide, Happy Teachers’ Day! Thank you for being an amazing lecturer. Your dedication and passion inspire me every day. I’m grateful for all the knowledge and guidance you’ve shared. Wishing you a fantastic day!”❤️❤️- Yetunde Borokini, ABUAD Law, 200 Level
3. Esther Ejiro, Class Rep, 300 Level, Medicine and Surgery (She called to pour encomium and prayers on me).
The messages and call truly humbled and honoured me. My secondary school mates led by Kunle Sadare were not left out in celebrating Olumide Olusola and myself (we’re the two known teachers in our set).
I thank my colleague and sister, Ms Funke Awodiya for having me on her program.
May the tribe of good teachers increase in the world.
Happy teachers’ day!
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