Busayo Adeyemo, a Biology teacher at Lanre Awolokun High School, Gbagada, Lagos State, has emerged the overall winner of the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition, earning a remarkable package of cash, property and other rewards.
Adeyemo received a ₦10 million cash prize, a brand-new Honda HR-V SUV and a three-bedroom apartment awarded by the Lagos State Government in recognition of her outstanding contribution to education.
Her reward package also includes an international capacity-building programme, a one-year supply of Maltina and a ₦30 million school infrastructure project.
The recognition celebrates Adeyemo’s dedication to teaching and her commitment to nurturing young minds, while highlighting the vital role educators play in shaping the future of society.
Her achievement underscores the importance of recognising and rewarding exceptional teachers whose efforts go beyond the classroom to inspire students and strengthen the education system.
The Maltina Teacher of the Year competition honours outstanding educators across Nigeria, spotlighting their contributions to academic development and nation-building.
