The International Education Group at Cambridge University Press and Assessment has announced Odufeso Tajudeen, a teacher from Isara Secondary School in Isara Remo, Ogun State as the regional winner of the 2024 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards in Nigeria.
In a statement released by management of the International Education Group, Odufeso, the regional winner will receive £500 worth of books for his class, a trophy and participate in a regional awards ceremony.
He will also receive publicity for himself and his school during the coming year and will appear on a ‘thank you’ page at the front of new Cambridge textbooks.
Odufeso was awarded the regional winner in Sub-Saharan Africa for his dedication to equity and inclusivity and his advocacy for sustainable education and empowerment.
The judges praised Odufeso for his student-centred teaching methods that allow students to effectively collaborate and improve their critical thinking skills.
Odufeso was also applauded for the online learning classes he ran for students in vulnerable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Expressing his gratitude for the recognition, Odufeso said, “I am deeply honoured to receive the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Award for our region. This recognition does not only highlight my personal commitment but is also a testament to the resilience, enthusiasm and relentless pursuit of excellence by my students.”
