The Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition, sponsored by the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, will award the winner a cash prize of N10 million.
A statement by NB disclosed that entries for this 10th edition competition opened on Thursday, May 16, 2024, and would close on Friday, July 19, 2024.
In 2015, Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund introduced the Maltina Teacher of the Year, a national competition, to identify, honour, and reward outstanding teachers in Nigeria.
The competition remains a platform to appreciate and reward teachers for their significant contribution towards the development of the education sector in Nigeria while inspiring excellence in teaching.
While speaking at the flag-off ceremony held in Lagos today, Managing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Hans Essaadi, who was represented by Grace Omo-Lamai, the Human Resource Director, NB Plc, explained that the flag-off of this year’s edition represented the beginning of another journey to appreciating and celebrating the tireless efforts and dedication of teachers.
Essaadi stated that the company through the Felix-Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund remained unwavering in its commitment to supporting teachers in shaping future leaders and changing the lives of students for the better in Nigeria.
“The Maltina Teacher of the Year competition presents an opportunity to express our gratitude to teachers for the sacrifices they make, the extra hours they invest, and the guidance and mentorship they provide to ensure the success of our youth. Through this competition, we aim to recognise the efforts of teachers in the countless ways they have shaped our future. We acknowledge their selflessness, their passion for teaching, and their relentless pursuit of the growth and development of our nation,” he said.
In her remark address, Sade Morgan, the Corporate Affairs Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, revealed that secondary school teachers in both public and private schools were eligible to participate in the 10th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year competition.
The 2024 winner will receive a trophy, N10 million, and international training, plus a classroom block or computer lab for their school.
