Primary School Teacher Gifted Brand-New Car by Ogun Governor after Emerging Nigeria’s Best
- Mr. Solanke Francis Taiwo was awarded the Overall Best Primary School Teacher in Nigeria for 2025 and received N50 million, a house, and a car
- Governor Dapo Abiodun has now personally presented the car in Abeokuta, alongside the Commissioner and Permanent Secretary of the Education Ministry
- The award recognised dedication, innovation, and measurable classroom impact, part of a nationwide program honouring outstanding educators
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Governor Dapo Abiodun has personally presented a brand-new car to Mr. Solanke Francis Taiwo, a primary school teacher at Ansar-ud-Deen Main School 1, recognising him as the Overall Best Primary School Teacher in Nigeria for 2025.
According to an announcement by Governor Dapo Abiodun, the presentation took place at the governor’s office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, with the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbagbu, and the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Oloko, in attendance.
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Legit.ng had earlier reported that Mr. Solanke earned the national accolade following a competitive evaluation of educators from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
His selection reflects exceptional dedication, innovation in teaching, and measurable impact on learning outcomes in his classroom.
The award includes N50 million in cash, a fully furnished two-bedroom house, and the vehicle presented by the governor.
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Ogun teacher wins national best award
The teacher had received the award at the Nigerian Teachers’ Summit held in Abuja on January 28, where the federal government introduced a comprehensive reward scheme to honor outstanding educators.
The initiative disbursed a total of N325 million to exceptional teachers across the country. Eleven other teachers also received N25 million each for demonstrating excellence in their respective schools.
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Recipients included Mrs. David Kachollom Joseph of GSS Nyango Gyel, Plateau State, Malam Musa Abubakar Garba of GSS Tudun Wada, Kaduna State, and Ifetike Hope Chekwube of Government Technical College, Onitsha, Anambra State. Others were Obafemi Peter Lawal of Oriwa Senior Model College, Lagos, and Johanna Gilando and Bashar Hantsi of Argungu Emirate Model Primary School, Kebbi State. The remaining awardees were Blessing Ikong, Chinwe Ituma, Gombo Lawan, Khadijat Galadima, and Okide Ochike.
Speaking at the summit, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu described teachers as the “quiet architects of great nations,” stressing that sustainable national progress begins with quality teaching and effective learning.
She reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to improving teacher welfare, professional development, and skills acquisition nationwide.
Governor Abiodun praised Mr. Solanke for his dedication and for representing Ogun state on the national stage.
He noted that recognition of exceptional teachers reinforces the value of the profession and inspires others to pursue excellence.
FG reaches landmark agreement with ASUU
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Nigerian federal government concluded a major agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as part of a renewed effort to reposition Nigeria’s higher education sector.
The pact, reached after sustained engagement between both sides, is designed to strengthen cooperation, improve learning outcomes, and promote long term development across public universities.
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