Ten finalists have emerged for the 2026 version of the Maltina Teacher of the Year competitors, organised by the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund. This adopted the panel of judges’ second-phase evaluation of entries.
The finalists emerged from the 213 academics who superior to the second section. The choice marks one other milestone in the twelfth version of the initiative, which recognises excellent academics and celebrates their invaluable contributions to training in Nigeria.
The 10 finalists are Egwu Flora Ngozi of Ibeku High School, Abia State; Ephraim Jacob Inyangudo of Comprehensive Secondary School, Ediene Abak LGA, 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, Ikole, Ekiti State.
Others are Obiora Ujunwa Uzoamaka of Deeper Life High School, Amokpo Nike, Enugu State; Yusuf Cariyat of Wisdom International School of Excellence (WISE), 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.
To decide the general winner and runners-up, the finalists will bear a web-based evaluation and a bodily screening earlier than the panel of judges, the place they may defend their entries and exhibit why they need to be named the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year.
Announcing the finalists, Uzodinma Odenigbo, Corporate Affairs Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, counseled the academics for their dedication to the educating career and their dedication to shaping future generations.
“The emergence of the top 10 finalists reflects the quality of talent and commitment within Nigeria’s teaching profession. We commend all the teachers who participated, and celebrate those who have advanced to this stage. We look forward to the final screening and celebrating the outstanding educators whose work continues to transform lives and inspire future generations,” he stated.
The 2026 version of the competitors recorded 2,243 legitimate entries from academics throughout the nation, reflecting the rising attain and affect of the initiative. The general winner and state champions shall be introduced and honoured at the grand finale on October 30 in Lagos.
