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THROUGH THE MOUNTAIN OF EXCELLENCE Being the Text of an Address by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the 2026 Teachers Day Celebration in Umuahia on Monday, October 5, 2026 Protocol 1. Teaching is an act of faith, a demonstration of patriotism and in the truest sense of it, a labour of love. A teacher invests in the future, confident that the seed and sacrifice of today shall form the roots of tomorrow’s mighty oak. The great teacher, ultimately, is not the one who has the perfect answer to every question, rather, he is the humble adult who opens the mental and cognitive faculties of their pupils to think, ask questions and seek answers. Teachers are also invested in the development of the natural aptitude of their pupils, leading them through the path of self-discovery, awareness and value creation. It evidently follows that teachers are effectively the ones who shape and define what becomes the dominant character of every society. 2. Today we have gathered as a community of grateful people to honour the one profession that played the most-defining role in our ascent through the ladder of life. On the 60th anniversary of the recommendation by the International Labour Organisation/United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation on the status of teachers, we join the growing family of teachers in Abia in gratitude, acknowledging their significant contributions in charting the trajectory of our lives. On this historic day of recollection and reflection, we pay homage to those who held the candle for us. I make bold to say that we are here today because you did your job with dedication and passion, convinced that each of us carry a great seed that requires deliberate and patient nurturing. 3. Beyond what you taught directly in the classrooms, we learnt much more about life through your sense of contentment, the force of personal example and unwavering commitment to the good of the community. By refusing the entrapment of greed, you demonstrated that one does not need to have it all to live with purpose and honour. You treasured the purity of your name much more than riches because you were conscious of what truly matters. It is instructive that years after we left the conventional classrooms, we continue to remember many of you with great sentiments of affection and admiration. You remain the heroes and sages whose will and wisdom offered us the compass to navigate the complex sea of life. Our debt of gratitude to you shall remain inexhaustible; at any rate, in honour of your mindful investment in us, we shall continue to carry forward the torch of diligence and excellence in our different endeavours and calling. 4. May I specially appreciate the present generation of teachers in Abia for their resilience and passion for planting seed of knowledge in the hearts and minds of our pupils. Like the noble men and women who came before you, thousands of you continue to do your job with great measure of devotion, not minding the economic and social challenges that you face. We are particularly grateful to you for spreading the new Abia gospel to the nooks and crannies of the State through renewed commitment to your duties. The efforts, I can assure, have not been in vain and the results are there for all to see. The consistent records of distinction by our pupils and students sitting for national exams or competing for laurels in local and international contests speak to the brilliance of your output. I am particularly impressed by the knowledge that the focus is gradually shifting from the desperation to pass examinations to learning the values that form the bedrock of a productive life. It is equally pleasing to learn that many of you are beginning to leverage technology to drive your delivery without losing the human touch that make your vocation more engaging.

alexottiofr's tweet photo. THROUGH THE MOUNTAIN OF EXCELLENCE

Being the Text of an Address by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the 2026 Teachers Day Celebration in Umuahia on Monday, October 5, 2026

Protocol

1. Teaching is an act of faith, a demonstration of patriotism and in the truest sense of it, a labour of love. A teacher invests in the future, confident that the seed and sacrifice of today shall form the roots of tomorrow’s mighty oak. The great teacher, ultimately, is not the one who has the perfect answer to every question, rather, he is the humble adult who opens the mental and cognitive faculties of their pupils to think, ask questions and seek answers. Teachers are also invested in the development of the natural aptitude of their pupils, leading them through the path of self-discovery, awareness and value creation. It evidently follows that teachers are effectively the ones who shape and define what becomes the dominant character of every society.

2. Today we have gathered as a community of grateful people to honour the one profession that played the most-defining role in our ascent through the ladder of life. On the 60th anniversary of the recommendation by the International Labour Organisation/United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation on the status of teachers, we join the growing family of teachers in Abia in gratitude, acknowledging their significant contributions in charting the trajectory of our lives. On this historic day of recollection and reflection, we pay homage to those who held the candle for us. I make bold to say that we are here today because you did your job with dedication and passion, convinced that each of us carry a great seed that requires deliberate and patient nurturing.

3. Beyond what you taught directly in the classrooms, we learnt much more about life through your sense of contentment, the force of personal example and unwavering commitment to the good of the community. By refusing the entrapment of greed, you demonstrated that one does not need to have it all to live with purpose and honour. You treasured the purity of your name much more than riches because you were conscious of what truly matters. It is instructive that years after we left the conventional classrooms, we continue to remember many of you with great sentiments of affection and admiration. You remain the heroes and sages whose will and wisdom offered us the compass to navigate the complex sea of life. Our debt of gratitude to you shall remain inexhaustible; at any rate, in honour of your mindful investment in us, we shall continue to carry forward the torch of diligence and excellence in our different endeavours and calling.

4. May I specially appreciate the present generation of teachers in Abia for their resilience and passion for planting seed of knowledge in the hearts and minds of our pupils. Like the noble men and women who came before you, thousands of you continue to do your job with great measure of devotion, not minding the economic and social challenges that you face. We are particularly grateful to you for spreading the new Abia gospel to the nooks and crannies of the State through renewed commitment to your duties. The efforts, I can assure, have not been in vain and the results are there for all to see. The consistent records of distinction by our pupils and students sitting for national exams or competing for laurels in local and international contests speak to the brilliance of your output. I am particularly impressed by the knowledge that the focus is gradually shifting from the desperation to pass examinations to learning the values that form the bedrock of a productive life. It is equally pleasing to learn that many of you are beginning to leverage technology to drive your delivery without losing the human touch that make your vocation more engaging.

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