Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has announced a N5 million cash reward and a bungalow for Kayode Adewale, a mathematics teacher shortlisted for the prestigious $1 million Global Teacher Prize.

Adewale, who teaches at Imagbon/Imaka Comprehensive High School, combines technology and local language instruction to enhance learning. His innovative methods earned him a spot among the top 50 finalists for the international award.

In a statement on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Governor Abiodun praised Adewale’s remarkable achievement and named him the Ogun State Education Ambassador.

“To honor this milestone, we will provide him with a bungalow in any part of Ogun State of his choice, alongside a cash reward of N5 million,” the governor said. “His humility and dedication to empowering his community through education are exemplary.”

The governor reaffirmed the state’s commitment to recognizing and supporting excellence in education.