Nigerian Breweries Plc invites entries for the 10th edition of the Malta Teacher of the Year award.
The flag-off ceremony took place on Thursday in Lagos. The tenth edition of the competition is titled ‘A Decade of Inspiring Excellence in Teaching’.
According to Grace Omo-lamai, the human resource director at Nigerian Breweries, the competition honors teachers for their “tireless effort, dedication, and unwavering commitment”.
“Today marks the beginning of another journey to appreciating, celebrating the tireless effort, dedication and unwavering commitment of our teachers,” she said.
“Maltina Teacher of the Year competition presents an opportunity to express our gratitude to teachers for the sacrifices they make, the extra hours they invest, guidance and mentorship they provide to ensure the success of our youth. Through this competition we aim to recognise the efforts of teachers in the countless ways they have shaped our future.”
Omo-lamai said the contest was approved by necessary authorities including the federal and state ministry of education.
“It is important to note that this year’s edition has also received endorsement from the federal ministry of education, state ministry of education, the Nigerian Union of Teachers, All Nigeria confederation of principals of secondary schools and the Teachers registration council of Nigeria,” she added.
Sade Morgan, the corporate affairs director, further stated that instructors from both private and public secondary schools are eligible to enter the tournament.
She also stated that the winner will receive N10 million in cash and other prizes, while the first and second runners-up will receive N3 million and N2.5 million, respectively.
To be eligible for the tournament, you must fulfill the following requirements:
- Be a teacher in an accredited secondary school — private or public
- Must not be over 55 years old
- Must be fully registered with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).
The application for the competition is now open and will run till July 19, 2024.
Interested participants can apply here.