PRINCE OLUSEGUN MICHAEL ADENIYI BAGGED INSPIRATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD (RUNNER-UP)

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up (Galatians 6:9). There is reward for everything we do, and everything we give will surely come back to us in multiple folds. So let's keep giving...

On Saturday 4th of May, 2019 Olusegun Michael Adeniyi, an Art teacher with Caleb British International School, Lagos was awarded the Inspirational Teacher of the Year (runner-up) with half a million cash prize at the Inspirational Teacher Award organized by the Meadow Hall Foundation which was held at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos.

For over a decade, Prince Olusegun has consistently contributed to nurturing new talents, and committed himself to creating meaningful and stimulating art projects to improve student’s creativity, appreciation, awareness, confidence, and motivation in the Art World. He has been committed to the cause of inspiring and championing the present and future generation of artists and art lovers.

This is not the first time Prince Olusegun has been recognized for his hard work and dedication to duty, he was awarded the Leadership and Competition Coordinator Award in 2016/2017 Academic Session at Caleb British International School. He attended the Commonwealth Science Conference in Singapore, June 2017, for coordinating the winning team of the Commonwealth Science Class Competition. Awarded Global Teacher Award 2018 by AKS Education Awards, India; Teacher of Distinction Award, Outstanding Club Award for Art and Craft Club, and Green School Club 2015/2016 Academic Session at Caleb British Academy; Certificate of Achievement, NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture, October 2015 in recognition of his dedicated contribution to the 2015 edition of the National Art Competition for Nigerian Secondary Schools sponsored by NNPC/Chevron JV in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education; Award of Honour, Baptist Boys High School Mission, Abeokuta, Nigeria in recognition of his meritorious service to the school, October 2015; Eminent Award for Innovative Teaching, Old Boys Association’s Recognition, BBHS, 1979/84 set (The Eminent), Dec 2014; Distinguished Merit Award by Nigerian Conservation Foundation, 2014, in recognition of his service to the success of “Voices from the Slum” Art competition; Most Outstanding Teacher of 2012/2013 Academic Session, Baptist Boys High School Mission, Abeokuta, July 2013; TNJ Africa 40 under Forty Achievement Awards Honouree, 2013; Most Innovative and Dedicated Staff of the 2009/2010 Academic Session, Anu Olu International College, Nigeria, July 2010.

What are your most memorable moment in your career?

First was when I was presented the Inspirational Teacher of the Year Award (runner-up) with half a million cash prize. I have hugely invested my time and resources into raising the standard of Art education. I have always wanted to be both an inspiration and role model to the next generation of artists and art educators. The award I believe will be a tremendous inspiration for others. We all can achieve success through hard work and grace of God. So, I thank Mrs Kehinde Nwani, CEO/Founder Meadow Hall Foundation for this awesome initiative. Indeed, the teacher’s reward is no longer in heaven. Congratulations to Mr Lanre Oguntoye, and Mr Soji Mogbowon, the Winner of the Inspirational Teacher of the Year 2019 Award and the other finalists.

The second, was when I was presented the "Award of Stewardship" for my contribution to Art Education in Nigeria during the 2019 UNESCO International Arts Education Week at the Greensprings School, Anthony Campus, Lagos. 

The third, was at the closing ceremony of the InSEA (International Society of Education through Art) Seminar in Namibia, the moment when I lifted the Africa Peace project collage globe with the InSEA President, Dr. Teresa, I felt an intense sense of commitment to the peace project in Africa. 

The fourth, was when I was presented the Leadership and Competition Coordinator Award by Ms Colette O’Hehir, Head of School at the end of the 2016/2017 Academic Session. It is an award I valued so much which was received from a woman with a beautiful heart for humanity.

The fifth, was when I attended the Commonwealth Science Conference in Singapore for coordinating the winning team of Commonwealth Science Competition.