In a heartening revelation, former Abia State Governor and Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, disclosed his longstanding commitment to recognizing academic excellence at the University of Nigeria (UNN) since 2014. Through the Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation, Kalu has been steadfast in rewarding the best graduating students, a tradition he proudly reiterated during the 52nd convocation ceremony of the esteemed university.
In a post shared on his verified Facebook page, Kalu extended his congratulations to the deserving recipients while underscoring the paramount importance of education as an enduring legacy. He reminisced on the foundation's inception, recalling the establishment of three distinct categories of awards aimed at fostering academic prowess and dedication among the student body.
During this year's convocation ceremony, Kalu expressed his admiration for the exceptional academic achievements of the winners. Notably, Ejiofor Chizoba Victor emerged as the overall best graduating student with an impressive CGPA of 4.93 from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science.
Ugwoke Cornelius Chinemeogo garnered accolades as the best graduating student in the Faculty of Social Sciences, achieving a remarkable CGPA of 4.81. Remarkably, Chinemeogo secured another victory as the best graduating student in the Department of Economics, further highlighting his academic prowess.
Kalu concluded his message with warm felicitations to the brilliant and diligent students, emphasizing the Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation's steadfast belief in the transformative power of educational support as an invaluable legacy for every child.
Amidst the jubilation of convocation, Kalu's commitment to nurturing academic excellence stands as a beacon of inspiration, enriching the educational landscape and uplifting deserving scholars to greater heights of achievement.
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