Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, welcomed Miss Adeola Adefemi, an English Language teacher from Keke Senior High School in Agege, who has been honoured as the overall national winner in the Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition.
Miss Adefemi won the 9th edition of the competition, standing out among a formidable 1,200 educators from across 36 states.
Her achievement not only underscores her personal commitment to excellence in teaching but also reflects the strides being made in the realm of public education within Lagos State.
Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed his pride in Adefemi’s accomplishment, stating, “We take immense pride in Miss Adefemi’s accomplishment. Her success reflects the progress of public education in our State and highlights the resilient, can-do spirit that defines Lagosians.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to education, he reiterated the administration focus on comprehensive budgeting aimed at enhancing infrastructure, skill development, and training for educators.
“As a Government, we remain dedicated to prioritizing education through comprehensive budgeting for all aspects, including infrastructure, skill development, and training. This ensures that our teachers and students have the resources they need to thrive.”
In a heartfelt message to Adefemi, the governor encouraged her to continue her pursuit of excellence, reminding her that this prestigious award brings with it increased responsibilities, not only to her profession but also to the future of education in Lagos State.
“I encouraged Miss Adefemi to continue striving for excellence, reminding her that this award brings added responsibilities to both her profession and our State.”
