Christmas: Ondo NUT Chairman Showers Teachers with Warm Felicitations, Prays for Peace and Prosperity
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Ondo State Chapter, Comrade Ayodele Samuel Leke, has extended heartfelt Christmas greetings to teachers across the state, celebrating them on the joyous occasion marking the birth of Jesus Christ, a season that symbolizes hope, love, and goodwill to all humanity.
In his message, Comrade Leke described Christmas as a sacred period that reminds society of the power of sacrifice, compassion, and selfless service—virtues that teachers exemplify daily in shaping young minds and building the future of the nation. He commended teachers for their resilience, dedication, and unwavering commitment to education despite prevailing challenges.
The NUT Chairman offered prayers for lasting peace, good health, and abundant prosperity for all teachers in Ondo State, expressing optimism that the festive season would usher in renewed strength, unity, and greater opportunities for the teaching profession. He emphasized that teachers remain the backbone of societal development and deserve continuous support and appreciation.
Comrade Leke while appreciating the support he enjoyed from his teachers in Ondo in the outgoing year and further urged teachers to use the Christmas season as a time of reflection, renewal, and rededication to their noble calling, encouraging them to uphold moral values and professional excellence as role models to students and the wider community.
This goodwill message was contained in a press statement made available to The Democrat News Magazine on Thursday, December 25, 2025, in Akure, the Ondo State capital, where the NUT Chairman reaffirmed the union’s commitment to advocating for the welfare and advancement of teachers across the state.