Wema Bank, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has demonstrated its commitment to quality education by recognizing and rewarding exceptional teachers through the ‘Wema Celebrates Teachers’ competition. The event, which took place on October 6, 2023, at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, saw three outstanding teachers receive cash prizes. Olawale Ibraheem Gbenusola from Vetland Senior Grammar School secured the first position with a N2 million prize, followed by Raheem Kehinde Hassan from Araromi Ilogbo Secondary School, Lagos, who won N1.5 million, and Adeniran Basirat Adedoyin from Dolphin Junior High School, Lagos, receiving a N1 million prize. Wema Bank’s CEO, Moruf Oseni, emphasized the bank’s commitment to promoting excellence and innovation in the education sector. Adeniran Basirat Adedoyin, one of the competition’s winners, expressed gratitude for the recognition and emphasized the importance of celebrating teachers. The competition, which began on September 18, 2023, involved students nominating teachers who have positively impacted their lives. Over 60 entries were received, and the top three teachers were selected.
Wema Bank Honors Exceptional Teachers
In a dedicated effort to foster excellence within the education sector and acknowledge the profound contributions of teachers, Wema Bank, renowned as Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, recently rewarded the victors of the ‘Wema Celebrates Teachers’ competition. This pioneering campaign celebrated and rewarded exemplary teachers for their transformative influence in the realm of education.
The event, a spectacle of achievement and appreciation, unfolded at the prestigious Oriental Hotel in Lagos on October 6, 2023. During this momentous occasion, Wema Bank presented commendable educators with substantial cash prizes. Olawale Ibraheem Gbenusola, hailing from Vetland Senior Grammar School in Lagos, clinched the top spot and was bestowed with a generous N2 million cash prize. Following closely behind was Raheem Kehinde Hassan from Araromi Ilogbo Secondary School, Lagos, who secured the second position and received a gratifying N1.5 million. The third place was clinched by Adeniran Basirat Adedoyin of Dolphin Junior High School, Lagos, who went home with a commendable cash prize of N1 million.
At this esteemed event, Moruf Oseni, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Wema Bank, expressed the bank’s unwavering commitment to promoting excellence and innovation within the educational landscape. He emphasized, “Teachers deserve more than mere recognition; they merit celebration for their relentless dedication to shaping young minds and molding the future. At Wema Bank, we take pride in honoring these educators’ unwavering commitment to their service. We firmly believe that with adequate funding and support for the education sector, our children will experience a positive impact, and our nation as a whole will reap the benefits.”
Adeniran Basirat Adedoyin, who secured the third position in this illustrious competition, conveyed her heartfelt gratitude, affirming, “I am thrilled and deeply appreciative of the recognition I have received today. I extend my heartfelt thanks to Wema Bank for recognizing the vital work that educators perform and for celebrating our profound impact on the nation. Teachers should not go unnoticed; we should be celebrated and acknowledged for our relentless efforts. I am profoundly grateful to Wema Bank for introducing this visionary initiative and for their commendable contributions to the banking industry.”
The ‘Wema Celebrates Teachers’ Competition commenced on September 18, 2023, with the application period closing on September 29, 2023. This initiative encouraged students to nominate teachers who have positively affected their lives and were deserving of celebration and recognition. From an impressive pool of over 60 entries, a meticulous review process identified the top ten teachers, ultimately honoring these three exceptional educators.
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