FG Honors Excellence: Complete List of Winners at the 2026 President's Teachers and Schools Awards

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has officially celebrated the nation’s finest educators and institutions at the highly anticipated 2026 President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards (PTSEA). Held at the Eagles Square in Abuja to mark World Teachers’ Day, the ceremony served as a critical platform to recognize the resilient professionals shaping the minds of Nigeria's future leaders under challenging socio-economic conditions.

Speaking on behalf of the administration, the Minister of Education emphasized that the awards are not merely ceremonial but serve as a key pillar of the national strategy to restore prestige to the teaching profession. Nominees from all thirty-six states and the Federal Capital Territory were subjected to rigorous evaluation metrics, including technological integration, community impact, and resourceful classroom management.

Below is the official list of the key category winners who distinguished themselves in the 2026 cycle:

• Best Teacher (Public Secondary School Category): Mr. Olalekan Adeyemi (Lagos State)
• Best Teacher (Private Secondary School Category): Mrs. Chinyere Obi (Enugu State)
• Best Administrator (Public School Category): Dr. Ibrahim Musa (Kano State)
• Best Public Secondary School: Government Science College, Pyakasa (FCT)
• Best Private Secondary School: Emerald Field Schools, Port Harcourt (Rivers State)

The awardees were presented with substantial incentives, including brand-new vehicles, cash grants, and international training opportunities. According to ministry officials, these prizes are designed to elevate the status of educators, sending a clear message that intellect and pedagogical dedication are highly valued by the state.