Nigerian Breweries Announces 11th Edition of Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition
Nigerian Breweries Plc has officially opened entries for the 11th annual Maltina Teacher of the Year competition, an initiative dedicated to celebrating outstanding educators across Nigeria. The announcement was made during a flag-off ceremony in Lagos on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, with submissions accepted from June 24 until August 22, 2025.
Founded by the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, the Maltina Teacher of the Year aims to recognize and reward exemplary teachers in both public and private secondary schools, inspiring excellence in education nationwide.
Teachers interested in participating can visit the official website at [www.maltinateacheroftheyear.com](http://www.maltinateacheroftheyear.com) to complete their entries online or download the form, fill it out, scan, and email it to maltinateacheroftheyear@heineken.com.
During the flag-off, Nigerian Breweries’ Managing Director, Hans Essaadi — represented by Corporate Affairs Director Uzodinma Odenigbo — reaffirmed the company’s commitment to honoring teachers’ invaluable contributions. He expressed gratitude to key sponsors including Union Bank of Nigeria, Air Peace, and First City Monument Bank, whose support has been crucial to the initiative’s continued success. He also acknowledged the vital roles played by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), and All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) in enhancing the competition’s credibility and reach.
“Today, we celebrate educators who dedicate themselves to shaping Nigeria’s future,” Essaadi said. “The growing number of entries and increased partnership involvement show that our collective efforts to elevate the teaching profession are making a difference.”
Sarah Agha, Marketing Director at Nigerian Breweries, highlighted Maltina’s dedication to the cause: “At Maltina, we believe in nourishing lives and sharing happiness. Teachers are the quiet heroes shaping our children’s futures, and they deserve our recognition.”
Odenigbo emphasized the competition’s role in advancing Nigeria’s educational development and aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 4 — Quality Education. He announced that the top prize includes a trophy, N10 million cash, an international capacity-building training, and a school infrastructure project worth N30 million. Runners-up will receive cash prizes ranging from N3 million to N5 million, along with trophies and recognition awards.
Stakeholders from the education sector expressed their support, reaffirming their commitment to boosting participation and strengthening the initiative’s impact. Since its inception in 2015, funded by the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, the competition continues to promote educational excellence across Nigeria, aligning with global development goals.