L-R: Head, Breweries & Beverages, First City Monument Bank, Onyinye Obijiaku; Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Sarah Agha; Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Union Bank Plc, Olufunmilola Aluko; Corporate Affairs Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Uzodinma Odenigbo; Corporate Communications Lead, Air Peace Limited, Efeoghene Osifo-Whisky; Lagos State Coordinator, , Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Princess Adaobi Ekwuno and Lagos State Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers(NUT), Comrade Akintoye Hassan during the flag-off of the 11th edition of Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition held at Lagos Brewery, Lagos.
CompetitionNigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund Flags Off 11th edition ofMaltina Teacher of the Year CompetitionLagos (Nigeria),24, June 2025Nigerian Breweries Plc has officially announced the call for entries for the 11th edition of theMaltina Teacher of the Year competition. The announcement was made during the flag-offceremony held in Lagos on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Entry submissions are open from Tuesday,June 24, 2025, to Friday, August 22, 2025.The Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition, a brainchild of the Nigerian Breweries-FelixOhiwerei Education Trust Fund, is an initiative that aims to recognise, celebrate and rewardexceptional teachers in Nigeria’s public and private secondary schools while inspiring excellencein teaching.Eligible teachers can participate by visiting the dedicated website(www.maltinateacheroftheyear.com) to complete the entry form online. Alternatively, they candownload the form, complete it, scan it, and email the completed form tomaltinateacheroftheyear@heineken.comSpeaking during the flag-off ceremony, Managing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, HansEssaadi, represented by the Corporate Affairs Director, NB Plc, Uzodinma Odenigbo, reiteratedthe company’s steadfast commitment to honouring the invaluable contributions of teachers.Essaadi who expressed profound gratitude to both lead and supporting sponsors, Union Bankof Nigeria Plc, Air Peace, and First City Monument Bank for their consistent support and beliefin the project noted that the partnership has significantly helped to sustain and grow theinitiative year after year.While appreciating the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), the Teachers Registration Council ofNigeria (TRCN), and the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools(ANCOPSS) for treading the path with NB-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, he stated thattheir support has been vital in ensuring the credibility and reach of the competition.“Today, we begin another chapter in this story, a celebration of the men and women who giveso much of themselves to nurture the minds and shape the future of the next generation. Weare encouraged by how the competition continues to grow – from the number of entries wereceive each year, to the increasing involvement of partner organisations and even greatergovernment engagement. It tells us one thing: our collective effort to raise the profile ofteachers in Nigeria is working,” he said.Also speaking at the ceremony, Sarah Agha, Marketing Director at Nigerian Breweries Plc,reaffirmed Maltina’s deep connection to the cause. “At Maltina, our mission is to nourish livesand share happiness. No one deserves happiness more than our teachers – the quiet heroes whoshape our children’s futures,” she said.Agha further noted that beyond rewarding winners, the initiative has helped elevate the statusof teachers, foster community impact, and contribute meaningfully to educationaldevelopment across Nigeria.Speaking in his capacity, the Corporate Affairs Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, UzodinmaOdenigbo described the competition as a transformative platform that aligns with NigerianBreweries’ commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 4 – Quality Education. Heemphasized the powerful ripple effects the initiative has created across schools andcommunities through the inspiring journeys of past winners.He reaffirmed that secondary school teachers in both public and private schools are eligible toparticipate in this 11th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year competition.Speaking on the reward for the competition, he noted that the overall winner for the 2025edition would receive a trophy, a total cash prize of N10 million, and a capacity developmenttraining opportunity abroad and a school infrastructure project worth N30m in his/her school.“The first runner-up of the competition will receive a trophy and a total sum of N5,000,000,while the second runner-up receives a trophy and a total sum of N3,000,000. All StateChampions will be rewarded with recognition plaques and a cash prize of N1, 000,000 each”,he stated.Representatives of stakeholders in the education sector including Nigeria Union of Teachers(NUT), Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), among others commended NigerianBreweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust for its complimentary role in advancing educationaldevelopment in Nigeria through the initiative. They assured Nigerian Breweries-Felix OhiwereiEducation Trust Fund of the commitment to contribute their part in boosting participation forthe competition.The Maltina Teacher of the Year competition was established in 2015 and funded through theNigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, which was set up in 1994 to facilitatean active contribution to the development of the education sector in Nigeria in line with theUnited Nations Sustainable Development Goal, SDG No.4.#
