Nigeria, Oct. 5 -- It is a Sunday morning in Anambra-October 5, 2025. Church bells echo across Ozubulu, Awka, and Aguata, mingling with quiet reflections from classrooms left empty for the weekend. It's World Teachers' Day-a day meant for celebration-but for many teachers, it feels more like a pause to breathe between battles.

Beyond the Banners and Promises

In Ozubulu, Mrs. Ebele, a devoted primary school teacher, sits at her wooden table, preparing lesson notes for Monday. Her school has no WiFi or smartboard, yet her lessons brim with imagination. She borrows data when she can, using her phone to download materials. Her faith in learning fills the gap where infrastructure has failed.



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