Lagos Biology Teacher Wins 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year Award

A Lagos-based Biology teacher, Busayo Adeyemo, has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition.

Adeyemo teaches at Lanre Awolokun High School in Gbagada, Lagos State. She received the top award at the competition’s grand finale in Lagos on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Her prize package includes ₦10 million in cash, a brand-new Honda HR-V and an overseas training opportunity. She will also receive a one-year supply of Maltina.

The recognition extends beyond the teacher herself. Her school will receive a ₦30 million infrastructure project, while Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised her a three-bedroom flat.

Teacher Beats Thousands to Win National Award

Adeyemo emerged as the overall winner after a nationwide competition that attracted thousands of educators.

According to reports, organisers received 2,510 entries from across Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory. Of these, 2,243 were considered valid.

The selection process included assessments and physical screening. Ten finalists eventually competed for the national award.

The competition recognises teachers who demonstrate excellence in their profession and make meaningful contributions to students’ learning.

Adeyemo Receives ₦10 Million and a Honda SUV

The overall winner’s prize package includes several rewards designed to recognise her achievements and support her professional development.

Adeyemo received ₦10 million and a brand-new Honda HR-V. She will also participate in an overseas capacity-building programme to further develop her teaching skills.

In addition, she will receive Maltina products for one year.

The competition’s organisers will fund a ₦30 million infrastructure project at her school. This investment is expected to extend the benefits of her achievement to students and the wider school community.

Reports also indicate that Adeyemo won an additional ₦1.5 million after being named the competition’s Best STEM Teacher.

Sanwo-Olu Promises Three-Bedroom Flat

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced a separate reward for Adeyemo in recognition of her achievement.

The governor promised to provide her with a three-bedroom flat. The announcement added another major reward to the package she received from the competition’s organisers.

Sanwo-Olu also praised the organisers for recognising teachers and supporting education.

He stressed the importance of investing in educators, whose work helps shape the future of students and the country.

Other Teachers Also Receive Cash Prizes

Adeyemo was not the only educator recognised at the ceremony.

Yusuf Cariyat of Wisdom International School of Excellence in Abuja emerged as the first runner-up. He received ₦5 million.

Ephraim Jacob Inyangudo of Comprehensive Secondary School in Akwa Ibom State came third and received ₦3 million.

Seventeen other teachers who emerged as state champions also received ₦1 million each.

The awards recognised educators from different parts of Nigeria for their contributions to teaching and learning.

About the Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition

The Maltina Teacher of the Year competition was established in 2015 by the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund.

Its purpose is to identify, celebrate and reward outstanding teachers across Nigeria.

The initiative also promotes professional excellence and highlights the role educators play in national development.

The 2026 edition marked the competition’s 12th edition. It was organised in partnership with other institutions and supported by key education stakeholders.

Adeyemo’s achievement adds to the list of teachers recognised through the programme. Her rewards also highlight how investments in educators can benefit both individual teachers and their schools.