A Salute to Excellence in Education: Young Nigerian Voices Celebrates Sarah Yusuf, 2025 Maltina Teacher of the Year

The leadership and members of Young Nigerian Voices (YNV), in collaboration with Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, PhD, have congratulated Ms. Sarah Yusuf, a member of the Abuja Chapter of the organisation, on her emergence as the Winner of the 2025 Maltina Teacher of the Year Award.

In a statement issued on the official Facebook platform of Young Nigerian Voices, the organisation described the honour as a well-deserved recognition of Yusuf’s passion for teaching, unwavering commitment to excellence and selfless dedication to shaping young minds for a better Nigeria.

According to the statement, signed by the Director-General of Young Nigerian Voices, Prince Collins Enwere, the prestigious award not only brings pride to her state and the YNV family but also places her among the nation’s finest educators whose impact transcends the classroom and contributes meaningfully to national development.

Prince Enwere noted that Yusuf’s achievement stands as a powerful inspiration to teachers across the country, particularly young professionals who see education as a vital tool for social transformation and human capital development.

Speaking after receiving the honour, Ms. Yusuf expressed happiness and excitement over the recognition, describing it as a source of motivation to do more in the education sector. She also called on young people to follow her example by embracing dedication, hard work and excellence in their chosen careers.

The YNV Director-General expressed confidence that the award would further strengthen Yusuf’s resolve to continue contributing to nation-building through education, while encouraging other educators to remain committed to excellence and professionalism.

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