Ten teachers from nine states and the Federal Capital Territory have emerged as finalists for the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition, selected from 2,243 valid entries nationwide.
The finalists were chosen after the second-phase assessment of 213 teachers by the panel of judges for the competition organised by the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund.
The finalists are Egwu Flora Ngozi of Ibeku High School, Abia State; Ephraim Jacob Inyangudo of Comprehensive Secondary School, Ediene Abak, Akwa Ibom State; Edumu Tama Christopher of MasterCare International School, Asaba, Delta State; Isaac Endurance of Bethel Secondary School, Benin City, Edo State; and Adeboye Damilola Vincent of Ikole City College, Ekiti State.
Others are Obiora Ujunwa Uzoamaka of Deeper Life High School, Amokpo Nike, Enugu State; Yusuf Cariyat of Wisdom International School of Excellence, Sauka, Lugbe, Abuja; Adeyemo Busayo Victoria of Lanre Awolokun High School, Gbagada, Lagos State; Omotayo Olabisi Akintunde of Ilugun High School Junior, Elega, Abeokuta, Ogun State; and Okegbemi Olajumoke Olukemi of Ilado/Sagbo Community Grammar School, Iseyin, Oyo State.
The finalists will undergo an online assessment and physical screening before the judges, where they will defend their entries and demonstrate their contributions to teaching and learning.
The overall winner and state champions will be announced at the grand finale scheduled for October 30, 2026, in Lagos.
Speaking on the announcement, Nigerian Breweries Plc’s Corporate Affairs Director, Uzodinma Odenigbo, commended the teachers for their dedication to the profession and their role in shaping future generations.
“The emergence of the top 10 finalists reflects the quality of talent and commitment within Nigeria’s teaching profession,” he said, adding that the organisers looked forward to celebrating educators whose work transforms lives and inspires future generations.
The 2026 edition marks the 12th year of the competition, which recognises outstanding teachers and celebrates their contributions to education in Nigeria.
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