The Governor of Ogun State, Dr. Dapo Abiodun, announced on January 22 that Kayode Adewale, a mathematics teacher at Imagbon/Imaka Comprehensive High School, has been honoured with a bungalow and a cash prize of N5 million.
This recognition comes as Adewale was shortlisted among the Top 50 teachers globally in the prestigious Global Teacher Prize, an initiative by the Varkey Foundation supported by UNESCO. Governor Abiodun expressed immense pride in celebrating Adewale, highlighting Ogun State’s reputation as the education capital of Nigeria.
In his post on X, formerly Twitter, the governor 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”
In recognition of Adewale’s achievements, Governor Abiodun announced that Adewale would be honoured as the Ogun State Education Ambassador.
“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.
“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.
