Abiodun gifts N5m, house to Global Teacher Prize finalist

Abdullateef Fowewe

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has given a cash prize of N5 million and a bungalow to an award-winning Math teacher, Kayode Adewale, who was recently shortlisted for the prestigious $1 million Global Teacher Prize.

Adewale, who is a Maths teacher at Imagbon/Imaka Comprehensive High School in Ogun State, secured a spot among the top 50 finalists for the global award.

The gift by the Ogun State governor was captured in a statement he shared via his X (formally Twitter) handle on Wednesday.

He wrote, “As a state that prides itself on being the education capital of Nigeria, we are immensely proud to celebrate one of our own, Kayode Adewale, a visionary educator who has earned a place 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.

“Kayode Adewale, a mathematics teacher at Imagbon/Imaka Comprehensive High School, Ogun State, has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to educational excellence.

“A proud alumnus of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun—Nigeria’s premier institution for teacher training and one of the top 10 globally—Kayode’s innovative teaching methods and dedication to transforming education have earned him both local and international acclaim.

“Today, as a government committed to fostering excellence, we are proud to honor 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.”