5th October, 2010
The Nigeria Union of Teachers, Ikorodu branch, has kicked off activities to mark the 2010 World Teachers Day, with a health talk, football match, a gala night and an award ceremony among other sporting activities earmarked for its programmes.
According to the chairman of the union in Ikorodu, Comrade L.B Oduguwa, “We have organised so many activities for the week-long celebration which include a football match, an award day, where we will honour the Oba of Imota, Oba Ajibade Bakare Agoro, a teachers pride award, and thanksgiving services at both the Ikorodu Central Mosque and the Methodist Church, Itaelewa, Ikorodu on Sunday,†he stated.
At a health talk held at the Government College, Ikorodu to herald the Day 2 of activities, the Speaker, Dr. Adebayo, spoke on cervical cancer prevention, hypertension and other stress related ailments. Afterwards, there was a question and answer session and later screening of the teachers by medical personnel.