Prof. Ibrahim Ajagunna, the Deputy President of Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Jamaica, has congratulated Teachers across the globe, especially in Ondo State, on the commemoration of the 2023 World Teachers' Day.

Ajagunna who is also a leading aspirant in the forthcoming 2024 gubernatorial election in Ondo State commended Teachers in the State.

"As we mark the World Teachers' Day today, I will like to congratulate Teachers especially in Ondo State for their roles in building a better future for us.

"Education is an indispensable tool for development. As such the role teachers is indispensable and their influence extend beyond the four walls of classrooms", Ajagunna said.

The Professor of Sustainable Development further described Teachers as unsung heroes and charged government and the society at large to appreciate their roles.

"Our society cannot exist in the absence of knowledge. We must therefore begin to appreciate the role of our Teachers as the true heroes that they are. The government particularly must also ensure that adequate rewards are given to them and ensure that they enjoy a better working condition".

Ajagunna however noted his readiness to partner with Teachers in achieving quality education, as part of his agenda for Ondo State.