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Blessing Omeiza Ojo is the winner of the Words Rhymes & Rhythm NIGERIAN TEACHERS AWARD (WRR-NTA) 2021. WRR-NTA is an annual prize that recognizes and rewards Nigerian teachers of the English Language, Literature, and Creative Arts who have made outstanding contributions to the development of education and the literary industry in their respective schools.
Blessing is a creative writing instructor at Jewel Model Secondary School, Abuja. For over five years, he has been actively involved in literary administration, talent development and other related activities beyond the immediate requirements of his calling. His students have won several regional and national awards and competitions. In 2020, he was awarded the Artslounge Literature Teacher of the Year Award for his laudable contributions.
He was awarded a certificate of recognition and a token N10,000 cash token at the 2021 Words Rhymes & Rhythm Literary Festival, ‘FEAST OF WORDS 2021’ hosted by his school.