Abiodun awards N2.5m to OOU best graduating student, N.5m to others

Governor Dapo Abiodun, has awarded the overall best graduating student of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago – Iwoye, Miss Aishat Anuoluwapo Dauda,   a cash prize of N 2.5 million naira.

The 19 – year – old recipient graduated from the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, hitting 4.87 Cumulative Grade Point Aggregate (CGPA) to emerge the overall best graduating student.

Abiodun also gifted the 114 first-class graduating students the sum of N500,000 each, including the overall best graduating student, urging them to sustain the values, principles and discipline that shaped their outstanding academic feats.

“Graduands, as you step into the world, carry with you the values, and principles that have shaped you. Strive to be innovators, problem solvers, and leaders in your respective fields,” Abiodun charged.

The governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, announced the cash awards at the  34th convocation of the university held on Friday at Ago-Iwoye.

The conferment of honorary degree and postgraduate degree at the convocation was commemorated with a lecture, titled: “TETFUND and Educational Development in Nigeria: The History, the Treasures, and the Future,” which was delivered by the TETfund Executive Secretary, Mr. Sunday Echono.