Lagos teacher wins 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year, gets N10m, car

Lagos teacher, Adeyemo Busayo Victoria of Lanre Awolokun High School, has emerged winner of the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition, earning a N10 million cash prize and a brand-new Honda HR-V.

Adeyemo was announced as the overall winner at the grand finale of the 12th edition of the competition in Lagos on Friday, October 30.

Announcing her emergence in a post on X, Maltina congratulated Adeyemo, describing her as “a shining example of exceptional teaching, unwavering dedication and the power of educators to shape the future.”

In addition to the cash prize and vehicle, she will receive an international capacity-building training opportunity and a one-year supply of Maltina.

Her school will also benefit from an infrastructure project valued at N30 million through the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund.

The competition, an initiative of the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, was held in partnership with Union Bank, Air Peace, Eko Hotels & Suites and Honda Manufacturing Nigeria Limited.

The 2026 edition attracted 2,243 valid entries from teachers across the country with 213 candidates progressing to the second stage of assessment before 10 finalists emerged.

Adeyemo's victory adds to Lagos State's recognition in the competition, following the emergence of Adeola Adefemi of Keke Senior High School, Agege as the 2023 winner.

The first runner-up in the 2026 competition will receive N5 million while the second runner-up will get N3 million.

Other state champions will also receive N1 million each in recognition of their contributions to teaching and learning.