The Nigeria Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has launched the 12th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year competition [1].
The initiative seeks to recognize and reward outstanding educators across Nigeria while providing critical financial infrastructure to the schools where they teach [1]. By offering high-value prizes, the program aims to elevate the prestige of the teaching profession and incentivize excellence in the classroom [2].
The winning teacher will receive a cash prize of N10 million [1]. In addition to the monetary award, the winner will be given a new car, identified as a Honda HR-V [3].
Beyond the individual reward, the competition provides a significant boost to the winner's institution. The winning teacher's school will receive N30 million [1]. This funding is intended to support school improvements and educational resources, providing a systemic benefit alongside the individual honor [1].
Eligible educators must submit their entries before the deadline on Aug. 7, 2026 [1]. The call for entries began this week, inviting teachers from across the country to apply for the recognition [1].
The competition is organized by the Nigeria Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, which manages the annual search for the nation's most impactful teacher [2]. This 12th iteration continues a tradition of rewarding pedagogy and dedication in the Nigerian education sector [1].
“The winning teacher will receive a cash prize of N10 million.”
The scale of the prizes reflects a strategic effort to address teacher retention and school infrastructure in Nigeria. By tying a large institutional grant to an individual achievement, the program encourages a symbiotic relationship between professional excellence and school development, potentially creating hubs of educational quality in underserved areas.
