Nigerian Breweries Plc flagged-off the 2016 Edition of Maltina Teacher-of-the-Year Awards in Lagos on Wednesday, April 26th 2016.

The Award is meant to recognize and celebrate exceptional teachers in ALL Secondary schools in Nigeria.

The award which is being conducted on the platform of Nigeria Breweries – Felix Ehiwerei Education Trust Fund, is meant to restore the pride and dignity of the teaching profession.

Last year, 37 year old teacher from Anambra State, Mrs. Rose Nkemdilim Obi emerged the winner of the maiden edition.

The Application deadline for the 2016 Edition of Maltina Teacher-of-the-Year Awards is 30th June 2016. To submit your application, please visit the Maltina website and download the form, complete it and and upload to the website or send via e-mail to maltinateacheroftheyear@heineken.com or post to Maltina Teacher of the Year, P.M.B. 12632, Marina Lagos.

L-R: Mr. Victor Famuyibo, Human Resources Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc; Mrs. Rose Nkemdilim Obi, 2015 Maltina Teacher of the Year winner; Mr. KufreEkanem, Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc; and Mr. WoleOyeniyi, Deputy General Secretary, Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT

L-R: Mr. Victor Famuyibo, Human Resources Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc; Mrs. Rose Nkemdilim Obi, 2015 Maltina Teacher of the Year; Mr. Kufre Ekanem, Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc

Felix Ohiwerei is a first indigenous former Chairman and CEO of the leading beverage conglomerate which has been operating in Nigeria since 1946. The Trust Fund was established in 1994, with a seed capital of N100 million, to contribute to the development of educational sector in the country. Over the years, the company has used the fund to assist over 20,000 students, built over 250 classrooms and 22 libraries in both primary and secondary schools across 49 communities in the country.