By Ovat Abeng
The Founder of Akpoazaa Foundation Nigeria, Dr. Frank Igbojindu,, has awarded N500,000 to the three best graduating students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State.
The award ceremony took place at the school premises on Wednesday.
The beneficiaries are students from the Faculty of Management Sciences, and the Department of Accountancy.
Speaking while presenting the cash, Dr. Igbojindu xplained that the purpose of the endowment is to encourage human capital development, noting that education remains the most valuable and enduring gift for future generations. Dr. Igbojindu also called on successful individuals from Anambra State to invest in education, emphasizing that education is the only sustainable way to build wealth for the future.
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He further stated that an educated person can never be a liability to society.
He noted that the gesture was part of his contribution to mark the university’s 19th convocation ceremony.
He highlighted that his commitment to supporting education and recognizing academic excellence aligns with the mission of the Akpoazaa Foundation. The Foundation seeks to empower students and foster a culture of academic achievement within the community.
“The donation of half a million naira to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, was intended to encourage serious academic efforts among the students of the university,” he added.
The recipients of the Akpoazaa Foundation’s awards include: Egwuchika Tochukwu Onyeze, the overall best graduating student, with a CGPA of 4.95. He is a graduate of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.
Ozobialu Ekenedilichukwu Melvi, the best graduating student from the Faculty of Management Sciences, with a CGPA of 4.75.
Martins Obinna Kelvin, the best graduating student from the Department of Accountancy, with a CGPA of 4.51.
The overall best graduating student received N250,000, while the best student in the Faculty of Management Sciences was awarded N150,000, and the best in the Department of Accountancy received N100,000.
Egwuchika Tochukwu Onyeze, the overall best graduating student, who spoke on behalf of the other recipients, expressed deep gratitude to Dr. Igbojindu for investing in the future of the nation.
“I am really happy to see a foundation that recognizes education as one of the biggest and most relevant industries to invest in. It’s great to see a foundation acknowledging students who have put in the effort to excel academically. I really appreciate the CEO of Akpoazaa Foundation for this wonderful gesture, and I pray that God continues to bless him with the resources to sustain this great initiative,” he said.
Egwuchika, who attributed his success to following the right people on campus and avoiding distractions, shared valuable insights on academic success.
The Acting Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Joseph Ikechebelu, also expressed gratitude to Dr. Igbojindu and his foundation for the generous gesture. He appealed to other individuals and organizations to emulate the example set by Akpoazaa Foundation.
