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UNILAG alumna Dr. Peace Sule makes top 50 finalists of Global Teacher Prize

An alumna of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Dr. (Mrs) Peace Sule, has made it into the prestigious top 50 finalists of the 2023 Global Teacher Prize.

Currently a teacher with the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission; the UNILAG-trained educationist in 2021 won the Best PhD Thesis award in the Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, University of Lagos.

The Global Teacher Prize is an annual US$1 million award by the Varkey Foundation to a teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession. Nominations of teachers who meet specific criteria are open to the worldwide public, and teachers can also nominate themselves.

As posted on UNILAG website, the top 50 finalists have been chosen from thousands of applications from around the world and are all exceptional teachers who have made an outstanding contribution to their profession.

The Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG, Professor Folasade Ogunsola on behalf of the university community congratulated Dr. (Mrs) Peace Sule; wishing her continued success.

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Dr. Peace Sule on her LinkedIn account posted that the incredible honour recognizes the dedication and passion she had poured into the field of education; adding that it is also a testament to the hard work of educators worldwide, who strive to make a positive impact on the lives of their students and communities every day.

She therefore expressed gratitude to all those who have supported her on the journey including her students, colleagues, friends and family; saying, their encouragement and belief in the power of education have been her driving force.

“Education is a beacon of hope and teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future,”she said.

Christiana Alabi-Akande
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