* Foundation marks World Teachers’ Day, International Day of the Girl Child
The Ogun State Chapter of Pure Heart Islamic Foundation (PHF) has honoured outstanding secondary school teachers and promoted girl-child education and empowerment as part of activities marking the 2026 World Teachers’ Day and International Day of the Girl Child.
The fourth edition of the annual programme was held on Friday across 12 schools in Ogun State, featuring awards for outstanding teachers and a talk encouraging girls to use their voices to promote positive social development.
The girl-child session was held under the theme “Her Voice, Her Future”, while the teachers’ recognition aligned with the theme “Teachers at the Heart of Education”.
PHF said the initiative was designed to recognise teachers’ contributions to shaping future generations and encourage schoolgirls to take responsibility for building a better society.
Teachers honoured for their contributions
The foundation recognised teachers across its local branches for their commitment to education and the development of students.
In the Remo Local Branch, the awardees were Mrs Ogunsanya Rashidat Bolanle of Remo Secondary School, Sagamu, and Mr Adenekan Adegoke Bolanle of Muslim College, Ikenne.
The Ijebu Local Branch awardees were Miss Thanni Khadijat Olabisi of Sa’adah Model College, Oke Owa, Ilese Ijebu, and Mr Owolabi Owoeye of Sanni Luba College.
For the Ado Odo Ota Local Branch, the recipients were Momoh Sanni Nuwiyyu of Alhamdulilah Academy, Ifo, and Mrs Olanite Suliyat Omowumi of De-Guidance School, Oloko Road, Ota.
The Egba Local Branch recipients were Comrade Gbadamosi Moruf Seun of Abeokuta Grammar School, Idi Aba; Falemara Kayode David of Nawair-ud-deen Grammar School, Isabo; and Onitande Oluwasegun Onaara of Salawu Abiola Secondary School, Osiele, all in Abeokuta.
The awardees expressed happiness at the recognition, describing it as encouragement for their efforts in educating and shaping the minds of future leaders.
They were urged to remain committed to their responsibilities and continue teaching with passion and patience.
Schoolgirls pledge to promote education
The programme also featured a session on girl-child empowerment, with secondary schoolgirls represented by their head girls pledging to demonstrate responsibility and use their voices to advance a better society.
They also pledged to promote girl-child education and empowerment, in line with the theme “Her Voice, Her Future”.
World Teachers’ Day is observed annually on October 5, while the International Day of the Girl Child is marked on October 11.
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