The Federal Government has announced the winners of the 2026 President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding teachers, school administrators, and schools across various categories. The awards aim to promote excellence in education and acknowledge the hard work and dedication of educators in Nigeria. According to PUNCH Online, the list of winners was collated from the official public register of the President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards.
Gloria Nkolika Odionu, the administrator of Awada Primary School IV in Obosi, Anambra State, emerged as the Overall Best Administrator and Best Public Primary School Administrator. She was recognized for her exceptional leadership and contributions to the education sector. Odionu's achievement is a testament to her dedication and commitment to providing quality education to her students.
Mary Oluwaseun Adebayo, a teacher at Nawair-Ud-Deen Grammar School Senior in Obantoko, Abeokuta, Ogun State, was named the Overall Best Teacher and Best Public Senior Secondary School Teacher. Adebayo's outstanding teaching skills and passion for education earned her this prestigious award. Her recognition highlights the importance of effective teaching in shaping the minds of future generations.
The awards also recognized outstanding administrators and teachers in various categories, including private and public schools. Hope Oluchi Nwocha, the administrator of Susu College in Nkpor, Anambra State, won the Best Private Junior Secondary School Administrator category. Agartha Chika Oforjindu, the administrator of Urban Boy Secondary School in Onitsha, Anambra State, was named the Best Public Junior Secondary School Administrator.
Other notable winners include Oluwatoyin Ashaye, the administrator of Remo Secondary School Senior in Sagamu, Ogun State, who won the Best Public Senior Secondary School Administrator category. Ogechukwu Jacinta Ifeajekwu, a teacher at Divine Rays British Secondary School in Obosi, Anambra State, was recognized as the Best Private Junior Secondary School Teacher. Peace Amarachi Ohanuka, a teacher at Ideke Community Primary School in Odekpe, Anambra State, emerged as the Best Public Primary School Teacher.
The awards also recognized outstanding schools in various categories. Divine Rays British Secondary School in Obosi, Anambra State, won the Best Private Junior Secondary School category. Handmaids Infant Jesus Nursery and Basic School in Awka, Anambra State, was recognized as the Best Private Primary School. Austica Memorial College in Nanka, Anambra State, emerged as the Best Private Senior Secondary School.
The Federal Government's initiative to select teachers digitally for the 2026 President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards was aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and documentation in recognizing outstanding teachers. The awards serve as a motivation for educators to strive for excellence in their profession and provide quality education to their students. The full list of winners is available on the official public register of the President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards.
Key points
- The Federal Government has announced the winners of the 2026 President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards.
- The awards recognize outstanding teachers, school administrators, and schools across various categories.
- The initiative aims to promote transparency, accountability, and documentation in recognizing outstanding teachers.
