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Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has given N5 million to Kayode Adewale, the teacher who was named among the Top 50 teachers globally in the prestigious Global Teacher Prize. This US $1 million initiative by the Varkey Foundation, supported by UNESCO, recognizes educators who have made extraordinary contributions to transforming lives and communities through education....TAP TO READ THE FULL CONTENT | TAP TO READ THE FULL CONTENT
Adewale, a mathematics teacher at Imagbon/Imaka Comprehensive High School, Ogun State, was recognized for demonstrating an unwavering commitment to educational excellence.
His innovative teaching methods and dedication to transforming education earned him local and international acclaim.
He’s a proud alumnus of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Nigeria’s premier institution for teacher training and one of the top 10 globally.
According to Governor Abiodun, “Today, as a government committed to fostering excellence, we are proud to honour Kayode Adewale as the Ogun State Education Ambassador. To commemorate this achievement, we will provide him with a bungalow in any part of Ogun State of his choice. Additionally, we will support him with a cash prize of ₦5,000,000 to further inspire his outstanding work in education.”
The governor stated that Kayode’s achievements are not a matter of chance, adding that it is a trajectory of success built on hard work, dedication, focus, and a commitment to excellence.
“From winning the Best Teacher Award in Ogun State in 2020 to this global recognition in 2025, he has exemplified what it means to serve selflessly and resourcefully. His humility and unwavering dedication to uplifting his community through education are truly commendable.
“Together, we celebrate Kayode Adewale, a shining light and an inspiration to educators across Ogun State and beyond,” Abiodun concluded.
