The best teachers in the public primary and secondary school categories, Folayemi Modupe of St. Francis Nursery and Primary School, Igbara Odo Ekiti, and Joshua Oriloye of Notre Dame Grammar School, Usi Ekiti, each received N6m.
First runners-up were awarded N2m each, while second runners-up received N1.5m each.
Additionally, the two best school administrators were rewarded with N2m each.
Other beneficiaries included the best private school teacher, distinguished teachers in digital skills and e-teaching, outstanding teachers with disabilities, and 26 teachers who received consolation prizes, totalling N47.8m.
Governor Oyebanji, represented by Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye, praised the pivotal role of teachers in human development, assuring that the administration will continue to prioritise teachers’ welfare and ensure a more conducive learning environment in schools.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to education, Oyebanji highlighted key achievements, including the renovation of school buildings across all primary and junior secondary schools, and the training of 1,103 teachers in digital education.
The Ekiti State NUT Chairman, Olaitan Daodu, praised Oyebanji’s efforts in advancing primary, secondary, and technical education, commending his commitment to free and compulsory education, tackling teacher misconduct, and paying leave bonuses.
However, Daodu called for the payment of the 2018 leave bonus for secondary school teachers and the immediate implementation of the 65 years of age or 40 years of service retirement policy.