The top 10 finalists for the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition have emerged following the second phase of assessment conducted by a panel of judges. The competition, organised by the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, is celebrating its 12th edition and continues to recognise exceptional teachers making significant contributions to education in Nigeria.
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The finalists were selected from 213 teachers who advanced to the second stage of the competition, which recorded 2,243 valid entries from educators across the country.
The selected teachers are Egwu Flora Ngozi of Ibeku High School, Abia State; Ephraim Jacob Inyangudo of Comprehensive Secondary School, Akwa Ibom State; Edumu Tama Christopher of MasterCare International School, Delta State; Isaac Endurance of Bethel Secondary School, Edo State; and Adeboye Damilola Vincent of Ikole City College, Ekiti State.
Others are Obiora Ujunwa Uzoamaka of Deeper Life High School, Enugu State; Yusuf Cariyat of Wisdom International School of Excellence, Abuja; Adeyemo Busayo Victoria of Lanre Awolokun High School, Lagos State; Omotayo Olabisi Akintunde of Ilugun High School Junior, Ogun State; and Okegbemi Olajumoke Olukemi of Ilado/Sagbo Community Grammar School, Oyo State.
The finalists will undergo an online assessment and physical screening before the judging panel to determine the overall winner and runners-up. During the final stage, they will defend their submissions and demonstrate their achievements and contributions to teaching and learning.
Speaking on the announcement, Nigerian Breweries Plc’s Corporate Affairs Director, Uzodinma Odenigbo, commended the finalists for their dedication to the teaching profession and their commitment to shaping future generations. He also acknowledged the efforts of all participating teachers and expressed anticipation for the final screening.
The grand finale is scheduled for October 30, 2026, in Lagos, where the national winner, runners-up, and state champions will be recognised. The overall winner will receive ₦10 million, a brand-new car and a school infrastructure project worth ₦30 million. The first and second runners-up will receive ₦5 million and ₦3 million, respectively, while qualifying state champions will receive ₦1 million each.
The competition continues to highlight the importance of teachers in national development while celebrating educators whose dedication and innovative approaches contribute to improving the quality of education in Nigeria.
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