Lagos teacher emerges Maltina Teacher of the Year, wins N10m, car
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Sat, 31 Oct 2026, 08:10
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A Lagos State teacher, Adeyemo Busayo, of Lanre Awolokun High School, has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition, securing a N10m cash prize and a brand-new Honda HR-V. The Maltina Teacher of the Year 2026, Adeyemo Busayo flanked by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa; Chairman of the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, Thibaut Boidin; Lagos State Commissioner for Basic Education, Tolani Alli-Balogun, at other dignitaries at the event held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, on Friday night.
Context & Background
✦Speaking after her emergence as finalist, Adeyemo said, “I’m grateful for the opportunities to teach, inspire, and make a difference in the lives of learners.” Yusuf Cariyat, of Wisdom International School of Excellence, emerged as the first runner-up and received N5m, while Ephraim Jacob Inyangudo of Comprehensive Secondary School, Akwa Ibom State, came third and won N3m.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2026:The Maltina Teacher of the Year 2026, Adeyemo Busayo flanked by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa; Chairman of the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, Thibaut Boidin; Lagos State Commissioner for Basic Education, Tolani Alli-Balogun, at other dignitaries at the event held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, on Friday night.2026:A Lagos State teacher, Adeyemo Busayo, of Lanre Awolokun High School, has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition, securing a N10m cash prize and a brand-new Honda HR-V.Friday:Adeyemo was announced as the winner at the grand finale of the competition, held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, on Friday night.
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Key Takeaways
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✦A Lagos State teacher, Adeyemo Busayo, of Lanre Awolokun High School, has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition, securing a N10m cash prize and a brand-new Honda HR-V.
✦The Maltina Teacher of the Year 2026, Adeyemo Busayo flanked by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa; Chairman of the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, Thibaut Boidin; Lagos State Commissioner for Basic Education, Tolani Alli-Balogun, at other dignitaries at the event held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, on Friday night.
✦Speaking after her emergence as finalist, Adeyemo said, “I’m grateful for the opportunities to teach, inspire, and make a difference in the lives of learners.” Yusuf Cariyat, of Wisdom International School of Excellence, emerged as the first runner-up and received N5m, while Ephraim Jacob Inyangudo of Comprehensive Secondary School, Akwa Ibom State, came third and won N3m.
Key Facts:2026: The Maltina Teacher of the Year 2026, Adeyemo Busayo flanked by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa; Chairman of the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, Thibaut Boidin; Lagos State Commissioner for Basic Education, Tolani Alli-Balogun, at other dignitaries at the event held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, on Friday night.2026: A Lagos State teacher, Adeyemo Busayo, of Lanre Awolokun High School, has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition, securing a N10m cash prize and a brand-new Honda HR-V.Friday: Adeyemo was announced as the winner at the grand finale of the competition, held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, on Friday night.2025: Adeyemo succeeds 31-year-old Serah Yusuf of Wisdom International School of Excellence, Abuja, who won the 2025 edition.
Editorial Excerpt
A Lagos teacher, Adeyemo Busayo, has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition, securing a N10m cash prize and a new car.
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A Lagos State teacher, Adeyemo Busayo, of Lanre Awolokun High School, has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition, securing a N10m cash prize and a brand-new Honda HR-V.
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The Maltina Teacher of the Year 2026, Adeyemo Busayo flanked by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa; Chairman of the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, Thibaut Boidin; Lagos State Commissioner for Basic Education, Tolani Alli-Balogun, at other dignitaries at the event held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, on Friday night.
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The Maltina Teacher of the Year 2026, Adeyemo Busayo flanked by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa; Chairman of the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, Thibaut Boidin; Lagos State Commissioner for Basic Education, Tolani Alli-Balogun, at other dignitaries at the event held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, on Friday night.
