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| DSC_0025: (L-R) Prof. Uchenna Udeani, professor of Science Education, Department of Science & Technology Education, Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, Mr. Kufre Ekanem, Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc., and Mr. Victor Famuyibo, Human Resources Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc. at the Press Conference flagging off the Maltina Teacher of the Year initiative of Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund to reward exceptional teachers in Nigeria recently |
The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has adopted Nigeria’s
No. 1 malt drink, Maltina as the union’s official drink. Chief Wole Oyeniyi,
the Acting Deputy General Secretary of the Nigerian Union of Teachers stated
this at the Press Conference flagging off the Maltina Teacher of the Year
initiative of Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund to reward
exceptional teachers in Nigeria in Lagos yesterday.
Making the declaration
on behalf of the apex body of the teaching profession in Nigeria, Chief Oyeniyi
who hailed Maltina, Nigerian Breweries Plc. and the project drivers, the
Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund stated that “Maltina has
taken the lead in bringing back the lost glory of the teaching profession. It
is the first time that an organisation is putting up a project of this
magnitude for teachers in Nigeria. We really appreciate you and the
contribution your organisation is making the improvement of education sector in
Nigeria. We want to appreciate and commend your effort. I want you to know that
with this gesture of yours, NUT (Nigerian Union of Teachers) has decided to
make Maltina our official drink from now. At every ceremony, every event, even
in our homes, Maltina will be our official and preferred drink,” he said.
He lightened up the audience with instant slogans that shows
the allegiance of Nigerian teachers to Maltina as a brand. “When I say ‘Maltina
is the best soft drink in Nigeria!’ you answer me ‘No controversy!’, and when I
say ‘Every teacher, student and parent in Nigeria must drink Maltina’ you
answer me with ‘Final word!’”
Chief Oyeniyi who changed his remarks to commendation speech
explained that the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund who
are sponsoring the project on the platform of Nigerian Breweries Plc.’s premium
ready-to-drink malt beverage, Maltina will bring smiles to the faces of
Nigerian teachers.
“Now we know that there are people out there that still
appreciate and are willing to encourage teachers. I will implore other
corporate organisation to follow your lead. We need more of initiatives like
this to keep inspiring our teachers to do more.”
Earlier, while welcoming guests and journalists to the event,
Mr. Kufre Ekanem, Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc., stated
that the Maltina Teacher of the Year initiative is designed to
recognise, celebrate and motivate teachers in Nigeria with a first year focus
on public secondary Schools.
“Everywhere in the world, Teachers play a vital role in
training, coaching and determining the quality of education and this is
critical to sustainable national development. However, these moulders of the
society seldom get the recognition they deserve. To kickstart a remedy of this
situation, the Maltina Teacher of the
Year initiative aims to
recognise and celebrate our exceptional teachers around the country. As it is
widely said, the children are the future of the nation and whatever you do for
a child ultimately impacts the nation. Our objective is to create an avenue
where exceptional teachers will be showcased and rewarded annually and
continuously. ,” he said.
He disclosed that “Collection of
applications will open today, 20th May 2015 and last till 30th June 2015.
Interested teachers are to download application forms from the Maltina website
-www.maltina-nigeria.com. Applications forms should be
completed and uploaded to the website or sent by post to P.M.B. 12632, Marina,
Lagos.
“All
applications will be subjected to an intense selection and judging process. An
external and independent panel of judges has been constituted to
ensure transparency, credibility and objectivity of the initiative. However,
the identity of the panel members will remain withheld till their task is
complete. The 5 – step evaluation process of the entries received will result
in 37 champions (one per state and the FCT). From amongst these State
Champions, the Maltina Teacher of the Year will emerge. All State Champions and
National Winners will be celebrated in a grand ceremony on October 5 2015 in
commemoration of World Teachers Day.
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