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UNIZIK’s Brightest Students Receive Cash Awards from Dr. Frank Igbojindu ~ Reported by Titus Maduako Eleweke.
In a bid to promote academic excellence and human capital development, the Chief Executive Officer of Akpoazaa Foundation, Dr. Frank Igbojindu, has instituted an annual endowment of N500,000 for the three best graduating students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka.
The initiative, unveiled during the university’s 19th Convocation Ceremony, aims to reward outstanding students across various academic disciplines. The endowment covers the overall best graduating student, the best graduating student in the Faculty of Management Sciences, and the best graduating student in the Department of Accountancy.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Igbojindu emphasized the importance of investing in education, stating that it remains the most valuable and sustainable means of creating wealth for the future. He called on successful individuals, particularly from Anambra State, to contribute to educational advancement.
“An educated person is never a liability to society. My goal is to encourage students to strive for excellence and to foster a culture of academic achievement. Education remains the most enduring gift we can pass on to future generations.”
The beneficiaries of the Akpoazaa Foundation’s awards are:
Egwuchika Tochukwu Onyeze – Overall Best Graduating Student (CGPA: 4.95) from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. (Awarded N250,000)
Ozobialu Ekenedilichukwu Melvi – Best Graduating Student, Faculty of Management Sciences (CGPA: 4.75). (Awarded N150,000)
Martins Obinna Kelvin – Best Graduating Student, Department of Accountancy (CGPA: 4.51). (Awarded N100,000)
Dr. Igbojindu, an alumnus of UNIZIK, further demonstrated his commitment to the university by donating a 500-capacity tent through his company, Akpoazaa Event Planners, to support the convocation ceremony. He expressed deep appreciation for the university, acknowledging the institution’s role in shaping his academic and professional journey.
“This university is my alma mater, and this is my small way of giving back. I earned all my degrees here, including my PhD, and I am proud to support the next generation of scholars.”
Egwuchika Tochukwu Onyeze, who emerged as the overall best graduating student, expressed heartfelt appreciation on behalf of the recipients.
“It is truly inspiring to see a foundation that recognizes and invests in academic excellence. This support will go a long way in encouraging students to work hard. I sincerely thank Dr. Igbojindu and pray that God continues to bless him.”
Egwuchika attributed his success to discipline, effective study habits, and a strong faith in God.
“Academic success requires focus and the right mindset. Surrounding yourself with the right people, organizing study groups, and actively engaging with what you learn are key strategies. Teaching others also reinforces your own understanding.”
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK, Professor Joseph Ikechebelu, commended Dr. Igbojindu and the Akpoazaa Foundation for their generosity. He urged other individuals and organizations to emulate this gesture, emphasizing the need for more private-sector involvement in education.
Through this initiative, Dr. Igbojindu has set a remarkable precedent, reinforcing the belief that education remains the bedrock of national development.
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