Chidiebube lfechukwu wins N10m For 2024 Maltina Teacher of the Year prize
The Maltina Teacher of the Year Award is an initiative of Nigerian Breweries Plc, organized through the NB-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund.
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Esomnofu Chidiebube lfechukwu from Crown Grace School, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, on Friday night, emerged the winner of the 10th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year competition at the grand finale, held in Lagos.
Also, his school will get either a fully-equipped computer laboratory or a six-classroom block worth N20 million in his honour.
Kehinde Oladapo Olukayode from Molusi College, Oke Sopen, Ijebu Igbo emerged as the first runner-up.
The second runner-up is Aniefiok Iniobong Udoh of Community Secondary Commercial School, Ikot Oku Ikono, Akwa Ibom State.
Additionally, all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory produced state champions for the first time in the competition’s history, with state winners receiving ₦1 million each.
The event was attended by dignitaries including the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (represented by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun), the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu (represented by Yaba College of Technology’s Rector, Dr. Ibraheem Abdul), and notable figures such as Prof. Patrick Utomi.
The Maltina Teacher of the Year Award is an initiative of Nigerian Breweries Plc, organized through the NB-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund.
It is designed to recognize, celebrate, and reward outstanding teachers in public and private secondary schools nationwide. Speaking at the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu praised Nigerian Breweries for instituting the competition, highlighting its positive impact on the education sector and the economy.
Similarly, the Minister of State for Education lauded the initiative as a lasting investment in Nigeria’s future.
Hans Essaadi, Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries, thanked the panel of judges, led by Prof. Patrick Utomi, and expressed the company’s commitment to sustaining its efforts toward quality education in Nigeria.
Corporate Affairs Director Mrs. Sade Morgan reaffirmed the company’s dedication to improving the teaching profession and ensuring the competition grows stronger every year.
