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Teachers are the backbone of education systems. They inspire, guide, and transform lives every single day. The Maltina Teacher of the Year competition exists to shine a spotlight on the educators who go above and beyond, who innovate within constraints, and who lead by example. 

Here, you’ll meet the educators who have been recognized through our programs. These are teachers from across Nigeria from Lagos to Nasarawa, from urban centers to rural communities. They represent what’s possible when teaching is valued, celebrated, and empowered.

Esomnofu Chidiebube

2024 Maltina Teacher of the Year and Nasarawa State Champion

Esomnofu Chidiebube is a celebrated Mathematics educator, content creator, and Africa’s most followed Mathematics teacher, with…

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...a thriving online community of over 1.3 million followers across social platforms. Through his innovative platform, Esomnofu Online Math, he simplifies complex mathematical concepts and helps students across the world overcome math anxiety.

In 2025, he launched the Esomnofu National Mathematics Competition, personally funding the initiative to provide opportunities for nearly 1,000 students nationwide. His unwavering commitment to revolutionizing math education through creativity, innovation, and community empowerment remains at the heart of his work.

Adeola Adefemi

2023 Maltina Teacher of the Year and Lagos State Champion

Adeola Adefemi is a public school teacher with over ten years of experience, known for promoting quality education and safe learning environments.

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She advocates for marginalized communities through initiatives like Girls Allowed, the Secure Your Future Campaign, and the Every Child Counts Club, supporting girls and students with learning disabilities. Adeola has been listed as one of the Top 100 Changemakers in Nigeria and one of the Top 25 Nigerians changing the face of education.

She has been honored with the JCI Outstanding Young Person in Nigeria Award, the Best Teacher in Nigeria Prize, and currently holds the esteemed title of Best Teacher in Africa (African Union Continental Teachers' Award). Furthermore, in 2021, she was distinguished as one of the Top 50 Teachers in the World by the prestigious Global Teacher Prize. In 2023, she won the Maltina Teacher of the Year, and since then, she has gone on to win the Rotary Peace Fellowship, the Global Partner Fellowship, become a certified mediator, and completed the Julius Nyerere Leadership Program.

She has also been invited to speak at the Global Gateway High-Level Event in Brussels, the Baha'i International Community Program, and the African Union Stakeholders' Meeting; among others. With part of her MTOTY winning prize, she launched the BeyondPages, Hub to empower teachers and students by providing them with access to resources, mentorship, and skills development opportunities aimed at enhancing educational outcomes and fostering lifelong learning.

Alaku Ayiwulu

2022 Maltina Teacher of the Year and Plateau State Champion

Alaku Ayiwulu is a native of Nasarawa State, a dedicated and passionate physics and Basic Science teacher at the Federal Government College, Jos.

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A proud alumnus of the University of Jos, where he earned both his first and second degrees in Physics Education. As a Fulbright TEA Alumni, Aywulu is committed to excellence in teaching and learning. His passion lies in promoting girls in STEM education, inclusive and quality education, Education Technology, Robotics and teacher mentorships.

He strives to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity with a goal to inspire students to explore the wonders of science and prepare them for a rapidly changing world.

Taiye Abanika

2021 Maltina Teacher of the Year and Delta State Champion

Abanika Taiye is an educator who has taught design and technology/basic technology/technical drawing at various schools in Lagos and Delta states.

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He was awarded the prestigious Maltina Teacher of the Year in 2021. Currently, fortune found him as a representative of the good people of Ajaokuta Local Government in the capacity of the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Kogi State. Despite the political office, he remains passionate about the education of young minds and scholars, hence his commitment to promoting and providing a serene and conducive environment for teaching and learning across educational institutions in the state.

Oluwabunmi Anani

2020 Maltina Teacher of the Year and Adamawa State Champion

Oluwabunmi Ahoefa Anani is a community-driven & grassroots educator with over a decade of experience within and beyond the classroom.

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A social impact entrepreneur, Oluwabunmi has championed community initiatives in education and health under the auspices of the HH MSII Sub-Saharan SDG Initiative, RACEEI, the GreenCare Foundation, and the MADEN Healthcare Foundation. An advocate of the Alternative Learning Environment, DEI, Co-teaching model, and tech incorporation in teaching and learning, Oluwabunmi is a Remedial Coordinator at Concordia College Yola.

She is passionate about helping struggling students discover, harness, and maximize their potential through her commitment, creativity, problem-solving panache, and collaborative strategies. She has earned notable recognitions for her work, input, and impact at local, national, continental, and international domains of renown such as the Adamawa State Award for Community Impact (2012), the Maltina Teacher of the Year 2020, the Array Global Awards, a Fulbright TEA Fellow 2024, amongst others.

Ezem Collins

2019 Maltina Teacher of the Year FCT Abuja Champion

Chizuruoke Collins Ezem is an international educator with extensive experience gained from both British and Nigerian classrooms.

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Known for his passion for advancing education, he is currently focused on helping Nigerian schools integrate emotional and social literacy into their teaching, particularly for children struggling with learning.

He is also a strong advocate of peace education and digital literacy for teachers.
In 2019, Collins was awarded the prestigious Maltina Teacher of the Year award, a recognition that highlights his commitment to educational excellence. Over the years, he has earned multiple accolades, along with certifications in emotional and social literacy support for students.

Collins is dedicated to empowering teachers through educational leadership, recruitment, and training, while serving as a motivational speaker within the educational world. His vision is to transform the teaching profession in Nigeria, making it more admirable by leveraging his UK experience to improve the quality of teaching and learning in Nigerian schools.

Opeifa Olasunkanmi

2018 Maltina Teacher of the Year and FCT Abuja Champion

Olasunkanmi Opeifa is an accomplished Nigerian educator who won the prestigious Maltina Teacher of the Year award in 2018.

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Following this achievement, he rose to international prominence by becoming a top 10 finalist for the Global Teacher Prize in 2020. In 2021, he received the Bic Cristal Pen Award and was recognized as the Staff of the Year in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He was also honored as the Ogun State Academic Laureate in the same year.

Opeifas dedication to professional excellence led him to participate in the Fulbright raching Excellence and Achievement program in the United States. He further expanded his expertise through a course on Innovative Leadership and Organizational Growth and Excellence in India. Currently, he is the convener of The Phenomenon Conference, a flagship gathering of teachers in the FCT that fosters professional development.

As an educational consultant, Opeifa works with various organizations on curriculum development, teacher productivity, and the establishment of Communities of Practice (CoP). In addition to these roles, he is a school leader at Bloombreed Schools in Port Harcourt, where he continues to inspire and lead both educators and students toward academic excellence.

Ariguzo Udochukwu

2017 Maltina Teacher of the Year and Delta State Champion

Felix Bobcan Ariguzo is an accomplished educator with over 20 years of experience in teaching and school administration.

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He is certified by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), UK, making him adept in delivering both the Nigerian and British (Cambridge) curricula.

Currently, he is the Head of School at Alfred Jonah International School, Sapele, Delta State. Felix holds a B.Sc. in Biochemistry, a PGDE, and an M.Ed. in Science Education. A recipient of multiple awards, including the 2017 Maltina Teacher of the Year, he is committed to academic excellence and professional growth.

Imoh Enoh Essien

2016 Maltina Teacher of the Year and Akwa Ibom State Champion

Imoh Essien teaches at the Special Education Centre for Exceptional Children, Uyo. He attained his first and second degrees in Special Education.

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Essien who is a top-class professional caregiver, tutor and guide to children with special needs believes that children can best be served through the cooperative efforts of teachers, principals, support personnel and their parents.

He often says that in order to meet the needs of all students, ranging from those with special abilities or minor handicaps to those with more extreme handicaps, a complete system of support services, identification, diagnosis, and placement has to be developed and implemented to grant everyone an equal opportunity. Essien is married to Nkeseobong with two lovely children; Stephanie and Ashlie.

Rose Nkemdilim Obi

2015 Maltina Teacher of the Year and Anambra State Champion

Rose Nkemdilim Obi is a passionate and seasoned STEM educator of the Federal Ministry of Education with over 20 years’ experience teaching in secondary school.

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Renowned for her creativity in teaching Chemistry and Mathematics, she has received multiple accolades, including the Anambra Outstanding Public Service Award and winner of the maiden edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year in 2015. Nkemdilim's approach centers on fostering a supportive, inspiring, interactive and inclusive classroom environment for in-depth learning.

Students in her class not only excel academically but also develop a genuine love for STEM. They pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and she has succeeded in building a community of STEM graduates who mentor the younger ones, directing their path to success. With her online school 'Echoes of Chemistry', she plans to beat the phobia associated with studying the subject. In addition to her teaching duties, Nkemdilim is a mentor for new educators and conducts workshops on best practices in teaching.

A sought-after speaker at educational conferences, she shares her strategies for inspiring students in STEM which continues to make lasting impact, inspiring both her colleagues and the next generation of learners.

Ariguzo Udochukwu

2017 Maltina Teacher of the Year and Delta State Champion

Felix Bobcan Ariguzo is an accomplished educator with over 20 years of experience in teaching and school administration.

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He is certified by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), UK, making him adept in delivering both the Nigerian and British (Cambridge) curricula.

Currently, he is the Head of School at Alfred Jonah International School, Sapele, Delta State. Felix holds a B.Sc. in Biochemistry, a PGDE, and an M.Ed. in Science Education. A recipient of multiple awards, including the 2017 Maltina Teacher of the Year, he is committed to academic excellence and professional growth.

Imoh Enoh Essien

2016 Maltina Teacher of the Year and Akwa Ibom State Champion

Imoh Essien teaches at the Special Education Centre for Exceptional Children, Uyo. He attained his first and second degrees in Special Education.

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Essien who is a top-class professional caregiver, tutor and guide to children with special needs believes that children can best be served through the cooperative efforts of teachers, principals, support personnel and their parents.

He often says that in order to meet the needs of all students, ranging from those with special abilities or minor handicaps to those with more extreme handicaps, a complete system of support services, identification, diagnosis, and placement has to be developed and implemented to grant everyone an equal opportunity. Essien is married to Nkeseobong with two lovely children; Stephanie and Ashlie.

Rose Nkemdilim Obi

2015 Maltina Teacher of the Year and Anambra State Champion

Rose Nkemdilim Obi is a passionate and seasoned STEM educator of the Federal Ministry of Education with over 20 years’ experience teaching in secondary school.

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Renowned for her creativity in teaching Chemistry and Mathematics, she has received multiple accolades, including the Anambra Outstanding Public Service Award and winner of the maiden edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year in 2015. Nkemdilim's approach centers on fostering a supportive, inspiring, interactive and inclusive classroom environment for in-depth learning.

Students in her class not only excel academically but also develop a genuine love for STEM. They pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and she has succeeded in building a community of STEM graduates who mentor the younger ones, directing their path to success. With her online school 'Echoes of Chemistry', she plans to beat the phobia associated with studying the subject. In addition to her teaching duties, Nkemdilim is a mentor for new educators and conducts workshops on best practices in teaching.

A sought-after speaker at educational conferences, she shares her strategies for inspiring students in STEM which continues to make lasting impact, inspiring both her colleagues and the next generation of learners.

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