The Nigerian Breweries Plc., has opened applications for Teacher’s Award for this year’s Maltina Teacher of the year.
The announcement was made on Tuesday, 30 July, 2020 in Lagos by the Corporate Affairs Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc., Mrs Sade Morgan.
She said the award, this year, would be special regardless of the pandemic. Resourcefulness in teaching and learning amidst the COVID-19 pandemic will be a valid point for teachers applying for the sixth edition of the award.
Mrs. Morgan noted that it was the firm’s way of commending teachers’ hard work.
“The global coronavirus pandemic has impacted all aspects of our existence including education. Nevertheless, it has also showcased the resilient spirit of our teachers who have been unrelenting in finding new ways to continue to teach students virtually, despite technological challenges and limitations. This demonstrates the important role teachers play in the development of our society and the education of our future leaders.
“Maltina teacher of the year is an initiative that is cherished and keenly supported by our management team who are deeply passionate about education.
“This is why we are committed and very happy to commence our annual search for the best secondary school teacher in Nigeria.
“The Call for Entry is commencing on June 30 and will close on August 14, 2020. Winning and other qualifying teachers would be revealed by October in commemoration of the 2020 World Teacher’s Day,” she stated.
Speaking about screening, Mrs. Morgan said the screening for the teachers would follow government’s safety protocols.
The panels of the judges and teachers will be made to observe laid down protocols for events. She, however, informed that the award may hold remotely this year.
Addressing concerns over the prizes, she stated that the pandemic will not affect the prizes to be presented. She noted that the firm, through its Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund had budgeted N60 million to expend on prizes for the state champions and top three winners.
“The Maltina Teacher of the Year would be awarded with N6.5 million prize (paid annually) and a trophy. Overall winner will also be eligible for a self-development paid course. In addition to that, his/her school would get a block of classrooms or a computer laboratory. The first runner up will get N1 million; while the second runner up receives N750,000 and trophies. All state winners will get N500,000 each.
“Consistent investment on the part of Nigerian Breweries Plc is the hallmark of a good corporate organization that has remained true to its ideals and commitment of improving the education,” she added.
The Registrar, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, said the award was a Nigerian project and a great investment in teachers.
Eligible teachers can access the portal from the dedicated website
