ABUJA — Dr. Mary Oluwaseun Adebayo of Nawair-Ud-Deen Grammar School (Senior), Obantoko, Abeokuta, has emerged as Nigeria’s Overall Best Teacher for 2026.
Adebayo clinched the prestigious national title at the Federal Government’s President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards, held in Abuja as part of the World Teachers’ Day celebrations. Alongside winning the Best Public Senior Secondary School Teacher category, she outshone competitors nationwide to claim the overall crown, receiving a brand-new car as the star prize from the government.
Reflecting on her journey from humble beginnings in a private institution to national prominence, Adebayo expressed profound gratitude. “I started this work in a private school. I kept doing the work, I did not know the Lord will reward me this way,” she remarked.
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The milestone has drawn widespread commendations from stakeholders, alumni bodies, and political leaders. The Nawair-Ud-Deen Grammar School Obantoko Old Students Association (NUDGOSA), through its National President Hon. Fasiu Bakenne, lauded her dedication, noting that her rise to the pinnacle of the profession brings immense pride to the institution and the entire Ogun State education sector.
Similarly, federal lawmaker Nasir Gboyega Isiaka congratulated the educator, praising her as an illustrious ambassador of Imeko-Afon who exemplifies the profound impact of diligence and steadfast commitment to shaping future generations.
