Wema Bank has rewarded the winners of its 2025 Wema At 80 Teachers Day Campaign with N4.5m worth of prizes.
In a statement on Tuesday, the lender said that the award ceremony was held at its headquarters in Marina, Lagos.
The event, themed “Celebrating Teachers with a Legacy of Impact”, was an initiative that recognised and rewarded educators whose influence has shaped generations of students.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni, emphasised that teachers were the unsung heroes behind every great achievement, and their dedication to nurturing minds and shaping the next generation is what builds strong nations.
“Today, we are honoured to celebrate our educators. The teachers who have impacted lives. We celebrate their resilience and dedication, especially as we mark 80 years of empowering communities and driving positive impact. The Wema Bank Teachers Day Campaign is one of the initiatives that we have used to invest in the education sector at large,” he said.
The winners were the founder of Teens-Train, Abraham Ngobiri, who received N2m; the founder of Heritage X Foundation, Mrs Esther Adesada, who received N1.5m; and the founder of Educycle, Ms Taiwo Alabi, who received N1m.
Wema Bank said that Ngobiri, who used his platform to impact social change by coaching, mentoring and counselling teens, saw the recognition as fuel to do more. He expressed gratitude to the bank and his students, saying it felt good to see teachers celebrated and rewarded by those they have taught.
“For many years, teachers have given their all quietly, and what Wema Bank has done today makes us feel seen and valued. This recognition fuels our commitment to keep shaping lives,” Ngobiri said.
Adesada described the recognition as “a huge motivation and a pick-me-up in a year where I was battling self-doubt in my calling. It’s a pointer that no matter the difficulty faced in doing your part, you should keep doing it. The children and even the world are observing, and it will come back to you beautifully one day.”
Alabi added, “To be recognised on this platform means a lot, not just for me but for every teacher who wakes up daily to inspire the next generation. Thank you, Wema Bank, for leading this movement.”
The Wema At 80 Teachers Day Campaign was launched in September 2025, inviting students and alumni to post 80-second videos celebrating unforgettable teachers. Ten remarkable teachers were shortlisted, with three emerging as overall winners following a rigorous judging process. Wema Bank’s Teachers’ Day Campaign has grown into a nationwide movement, investing over N20m in prizes and mentorship programmes, impacting over 3,000 students and 10 schools.
