Jos South Teacher Wins 2026 National Teachers’ Award
Mrs. David Kachollom Joseph, a teacher at Government Secondary School (GSS), Nyango Gyel, has won the 2026 Federal Ministry of Education National Teachers’ Award for the North Central zone in the Senior Secondary School category.
The award, organised by the Federal Ministry of Education, recognises outstanding teachers across Nigeria following a rigorous assessment process. Mrs. Joseph emerged as the best performing teacher in her category and was awarded a cash prize of Twenty-Five Million Naira (N25,000,000).
Speaking on the development, the Executive Chairman of Jos South Local Government Area, Hon. Silas Patrick Dung, described the achievement as a boost to the education sector in the area, noting that it reflects the quality of teaching in public secondary schools.
He also commended the management and staff of GSS Nyango Gyel and the Plateau State education authorities for their roles in supporting teaching and learning.
The National Teachers’ Award is a federal programme designed to promote excellence and professionalism among teachers nationwide.
