For the second consecutive year, the Grooming Endowment Trust has reaffirmed its commitment to the education sector through its Teachers Appreciation Programme, awarding grants to outstanding educators working in underserved communities.

Following a nationwide call for applications, a rigorous selection process involving multiple reviews and interviews by a qualified panel led to the selection of 12 exceptional teachers. Each recipient received a grant of N200,000 to support their personal and professional needs.

A statement shared with Society Plus noted that “GETAP is designed to recognise the dedication and impact of teachers, particularly those operating in under-resourced schools, by offering financial empowerment to ease the burdens they face in and outside the classroom”.

The Operations Lead at GET, Chikezie Ugwu, said, “Teachers are the backbone of our society, especially those who work tirelessly with limited resources. This initiative is our way of saying ‘thank you’ and ensuring they know their efforts do not go unnoticed.”

This year’s recipients include Adeola Akinsulure of Omole Senior Grammar School, Lagos; Shulammite Aremo of Surulere Senior Secondary School, Lagos; Chiamaka Osueke of Government Science and Technical College, Bayelsa; Emmanuel Momoh of Government Secondary School, Yashikira, Kwara; and Taiwo Alabi of Ikorodu Junior Grammar School, Lagos.

Others are Abraham Nogobiri of Federal Government College, Enugu; Togbe Ganiyu of Owiwi Community Nursery and Primary School, Ogun; Akeem Badru of St. Michael R.C.M School, Ogun; Uzomah Uzomah of Obeagu Community Secondary School, Ebonyi; Blessing Akila of ECWA Secondary School, Benue; Abu Sarah of Ohr Kyahim Academy, Kaduna; and Osasumwen Erhabor of Anglican Girls Grammar School, Edo.