Entries open for 2023 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition

THE Nigerian BreweriesFelix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has announced the opening of entries for the ninth edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year competition.

Commencement of submission of entries for the competition opened on Thursday, May 25, 2023 and would close on Friday, July 21, 2023. Managing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc., Hans Essaadi, who spoke at the flag- off ceremony, said the competition was aimed at rewarding teachers’ efforts and inspiring them to continue making a positive impact. Essaadi, who was represented at the event by the Company Secretary, Uaboi Agbebaku, also announced a partnership with Air Peace and Stanbic IBTC Bank as cosponsors of the competition. “This is the ninth edition of the competition, but unlike the previous editions where the Nigerian Breweries- Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund was the sole sponsor, we are delighted to announce that this year, we have commenced opening up potential partnership with firms who share in our vision and mission for the initiatives,” he said.

Also, Corporate Affairs Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc., Sade Morgan, said all secondary teachers in both public and private schools are encouraged to participate in the competition.

Morgan said: “There is no doubt that this competition has done a lot to lift the spirit of Nigerian teachers. In the last eight years, we have succeeded in providing a new narrative for the teaching profession in Nigeria. Our teachers are now proud to be associated with teaching, and we are encouraging the next generation of teachers to be passionate about the profession.”

Morgan disclosed that the overall winner would receive a cash prize of N6.5 million, a trophy and capacity development training opportunity, while the winner’s school would receive either a computer laboratory or a block of classrooms.