By Juliet Ebirim

Reinforcing its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s education sector, the Grooming Endowment Trust (GET ) through its Teachers Appreciation Program (GETAP), has for the second consecutive year, awarded a grant of N200,000 each to 12 dedicated teachers from across the country following a rigorous selection process,

The initiative aims to acknowledge and uplift educators who are tirelessly shaping the future, particularly those working in under-resourced communities. The financial support is designed to alleviate personal and professional burdens, enabling teachers to focus on their vital role in the classroom.

“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,” said GET Operations Lead, Chikezie Ugwu.

The grant recipients are; Adeola Akinsulure (Omole Senior Grammar School, Lagos State), Shulammite Aremo (Surulere Senior Secondary School, Lagos State), Chiamaka Osueke (Government Science and Technical College, Bayelsa State), Emmanuel Momoh (Government Secondary School. Yashikira, Kwara State), Taiwo Alabi (Ikorodu Junior Grammar School, Lagos State), Abraham Nogobiri (Federal Government College, Enugu State), Togbe Ganiyu (Owiwi Community Nursery and Primary School, Ogun State), Akeem Badru (St Michael R.C.M School, Ogun State), Uzomah Uzomah (Obeagu Community Secondary School, Ebonyi State), Blessing Akila (ECWA Secondary School, Benue State), Abu Sarah (Ohr Kyahim Academy, Kaduna State) and Osasumwen Erhabor (Anglican Girls Grammar School, Edo State).

The teachers expressed deep gratitude and shared insights on how the funds will help cover classroom supplies, teaching aids and professional development.

Since its establishment in 2020, the organisation has  impacted millions of lives through its various grant programs.This initiative is part of GET’s broader commitment to educational equity and supporting frontline educators.