President Tinubu Announces 2026 Teachers' Excellence Awards

The Federal Government of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has announced the winners of the 2026 President's Teachers' and Schools' Excellence Awards, aimed at recognizing exceptional educators, school administrators, and institutions nationwide. The selection process utilized a digital method to enhance transparency and accountability.

Mary Oluwaseun Adebayo from Nawair-Ud-Deen Grammar School Senior in Obantoko, Abeokuta, Ogun State, was awarded the Overall Best Teacher and also won the Best Public Senior Secondary School Teacher category. Grace Chimallume Isaac from Community Secondary School, Agulu, was the first runner-up in the same category, while Adeola Olufunke Akinsulure from Omole Senior Grammar School, Ikeja, secured the second runner-up position.

Gloria Nkolika Odionu from Awada Primary School IV, Obosi, Anambra State, won the Overall Best Administrator and the Best Public Primary School Administrator category. Anambra State had a strong presence in the awards, with multiple winners, while Ogun State also had notable achievements.