Sen. Oluremi Tinubu to Deliver Keynote at Nigeria Teachers’ Summit 2026

The Federal Government has announced that the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will deliver the keynote address at the Nigeria Teachers’ Summit 2026, scheduled to hold from January 27 to 28. The summit is part of ongoing national efforts to reposition teachers at the centre of education reform and national development.

According to the Federal Ministry of Education, the summit is themed “Empowering Teachers, Strengthening the System: A National Agenda for Education Transformation and Sustainability.” It is designed to provide a platform for critical conversations around teacher welfare, professionalism, and improved learning outcomes across the country.

A statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations of the ministry, Boriowo Folasade, noted that the event will bring together teachers, policymakers, education administrators, legislators, development partners, civil society organisations, private sector stakeholders, parents, and members of the media.

The First Lady’s participation is expected to underscore the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to strengthening the teaching profession and addressing long-standing challenges in the education sector. Her keynote address will focus on empowering educators as key drivers of national transformation.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, alongside the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, is also scheduled to make special remarks at the summit, reinforcing policy direction and government priorities in education reform.