Union Bank Celebrates Teachers with Maltina Award in 2026

Union Bank of Nigeria sponsored the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year Award Grand Finale, held in Lagos, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing educational outcomes. This marks the bank's third consecutive year partnering with the Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition, now in its 12th edition.

Ms Busayo Victoria Adeyemo from Lanre Awolokun High School, Gbagada, Lagos, was named Maltina Teacher of the Year 2026, selected from ten finalists out of over 2,000 entries nationwide. Her rewards include N10 million, a new Honda SUV, an international capacity development programme, and a N30 million infrastructure project for her school.

Mrs Olufunmilola Aluko, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer of Union Bank, praised the competition as a significant private sector commitment to the teaching profession, with over 300 teachers recognized to date. Mr Thibaut Boidin, Chairman of the Nigerian Breweries (NGX: NB)/Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund and Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc, emphasized the long-term impact teachers have in shaping future generations.