Abiodun Rewards Nigeria’s Best Teacher With Two-Bedroom Bungalow, As FG Donates Car

Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has rewarded a primary school teacher at Ansa-Ur-Deen Main School 1, Kemta Lawa, Abeokuta, Mr Solanke Francis Taiwo, with a two-bedroom bungalow.

The governor also presented him with the keys to a brand-new car donated by the Federal Government for emerging as the Overall Best Primary School Teacher in Nigeria for 2025/2026.

Mr Solanke had earlier received a cash award of N50 million from the Federal Government at the National Teachers’ Summit in Abuja in recognition of his outstanding performance and dedication to education.

Governor Abiodun handed over the car keys to the award-winning teacher at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, in the presence of the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Abayomi Arigbagbu and the permanent secretary in the ministry, Mr Oloko.

The governor disclosed that the two-bedroom bungalow would be allocated to Mr Solanke in any location of his choice under the State Housing Scheme.

Governor Abiodun also reiterated his administration’s commitment to continuous training and retraining of teachers through workshops, seminars, digitisation initiatives, and AI-powered teaching platforms.

In an interview, Prof Arigbagbu described the feat as a confirmation of the governor’s sustained investment in education and the impact of ongoing reforms in the sector.

“When you do things consistently and efficiently, you will definitely continue to get results. We have been winning the Best Teacher Award back-to-back. This same teacher won in October and has now emerged as the overall best teacher in Nigeria,” he said.

He attributed the achievement to the Ogun State Education Revitalisation Agenda, built on six pillars, with the last pillar focusing on students’ and teachers’ welfare.

According to the commissioner, the consistent national recognition of Ogun teachers and students is evidence that the reforms are yielding tangible results.

In his remarks, Mr Solanke expressed gratitude to the governor for creating a conducive environment for teachers and learners, noting that the state’s heavy investment and reforms in education are clearly paying off.

“I feel excited and fulfilled. I appreciate our education-friendly governor for this great honour and for celebrating excellence, innovation and transformational impact among teachers across the state.

“I promise to continue giving my best to make Ogun State proud and to collaborate with fellow educators to sustain the standard of excellence for which the state is known,” he said.