05/10/2023
Nigerian Teachers: The Unsung and Relegated Fountain of Life
In the land where dreams dance with hope,
There stands a fountain, teachers' scope.
Nigerian educators, their hearts aflame,
Guiding minds, nurturing future's name.
They pour knowledge like a gentle stream,
Quenching thirsts, igniting each gleam.
From humble shores, they rise each day,
With wisdom's gifts, they light the way.
Yet, society turns a blind eye,
To this fountain, where brilliance lies.
Neglected, abandoned, like a forgotten song,
Teachers toil, their spirits strong.
Oh, the nation drinks from their sacred well,
Drawing strength, tales of progress they tell.
But society, oh callous society,
Treats this fountain with disdain and piety.
Underpaid, underappreciated, the plight they bear,
Their hearts burdened, yet they persevere.
For the love of knowledge, they fight the fight,
Shaping minds, chasing visions bright.
Educators, warriors of the classroom's realm,
Their passion, a force at the helm.
They sow seeds of wisdom, nurture growth,
Yet society's disregard stings them both.
Let us rise, as a united voice,
To honor these pillars, our noble choice.
Let the fountain flow, with respect and care,
For our nation's future, they steadfastly bear.
Embrace the teachers, their worth reclaim,
Celebrate the fountain, ignite its flame.
For Nigerian educators, our nation's pride,
Shall forever be the well from which we stride.
Olugah Apeh
Dedicated to Nigerian Teachers