Nigerian Teacher Wins N10m Prize, Gets Free Apartment
Busayo Adeyemo, a teacher from Lagos, has been awarded the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year prize, receiving a N10 million cash prize, a three-bedroom apartment, and other rewards, including a Honda HR-V and an all-expenses-paid overseas training
A Lagos teacher, Busayo Adeyemo, has won the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year award, receiving a N10 million cash prize and a range of other rewards. The award was presented at the 12th edition of the competition organised by the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund.
The prize includes a three-bedroom apartment, which was given to Busayo Adeyemo by the Lagos State government. In addition to the cash prize and apartment, she also received a Honda HR-V, an all-expenses-paid overseas capacity development training, and a N30 million school infrastructure project will be built in her honour.
Busayo Adeyemo also won an additional N1.5 million as the Maltina Prize for Best STEM Teacher. The first runner-up, Yusuf Cariyat, received N5 million, while the second runner-up, Ephraim Inyangudo, received N3 million.
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, commended the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund for using its resources to recognise and support teachers. He described the initiative as an opportunity to deepen collaboration between the private sector and government, and said that it demonstrates how corporate social responsibility can contribute to improving education in Lagos and Nigeria.
## Why it matters The award is significant because it recognises the importance of teachers in the education system and provides them with the support and resources they need to excel. The prize also highlights the role that corporate social responsibility can play in improving education in Nigeria. With the N30 million school infrastructure project and the overseas training, the award is expected to have a positive impact on the school and the community.
The winner, Busayo Adeyemo, expressed appreciation to the education trust fund, the Lagos State government, and other partners for the recognition and rewards. She said that the award means that she should keep giving her best to her students and the education system.
The Maltina Teacher of the Year award is an annual competition that aims to recognise and reward outstanding teachers in Nigeria. The award is organised by the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, which is a non-profit organisation that supports education in Nigeria.
