The 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition has unveiled its 10 finalists ahead of the grand finale scheduled for 30 October.
The finalists were selected in recognition of their dedication to teaching, innovative approaches to learning and contributions to students’ development across Nigeria.
The competition, organised by Nigerian Breweries in partnership with the Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, is holding its 12th edition in 2026.
The finalists are drawn from schools across Abia, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states.
They are Egwu Flora Ngozi of Ibeku High School, Umuahia North, Abia State; Ephraim Jacob Inyangudo of Comprehensive Secondary School, Ediene, Abak Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State; Edumu Tama Christopher of MasterCare International School, Asaba, Delta State; and Isaac Endurance of Bethel Secondary School, Benin City, Edo State.
Others are Adeboye Damilola Vincent of Ikole City College, Ikole Ekiti, Ekiti State; Obiora Ujunwa Uzoamaka of Deeper Life High School, Amokpo Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area, Enugu State; and Yusuf Cariat of Wisdom International School of Excellence (WISE), Sauka, Lugbe, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.
The remaining finalists are Adeyemo Busayo Victoria of Lanre Awolokun High School, Gbagada, Lagos State; Omotayo Olabisi Akintunde of Itugun High School, Abeokuta, Ogun State; and Okegbemi Olajumoke Olukemi of Ilado/Sagbo Community Grammar School, Isehin, Oyo State.
The grand finale is scheduled for Friday, 30 October 2026. Attendance will be strictly by invitation.
The competition recognises outstanding teachers and highlights their contributions to education and student development. The announcement of the finalists also provides an opportunity to celebrate educators whose work supports learning in schools across the country.
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