The Federal University Lokoja has handed over cheques of one million Naira each to the two best graduating students that emerged at the 6th and 7th combined convocation.
The two students are Zafirah Eneyamire Isah, best graduating student 2020/2021, Department of Chemistry and Mariam Oiza Ibrahim 2021/2022 set for the Department of Economics.
The amount presented to the best students was pledged by Rt. Hon. Dr James Faleke during the just concluded 6th and 7th combined Convocation.
Presenting the Cheques officially to the best students, the Vice Chancellor, Federal University Lokoja, Prof. Akinwunmi Olayemi, praised Hon. Faleke for fulfilling his promise, pointing out that the reward would serve as a challenge to other students to work hard.
The Vice Chancellor urged the male students of the institution to sit up and work hard like the two beneficiaries who are females, to strive for further academic laurels.
While pointing out to the beneficiaries that the money should not be used for frivolities, he urged them to use the money in pursuing their Post Graduate degrees.
Aside offering admission to the best graduating students, Prof. Olayemi said it is also the policy of the university to offer employment for the best Post Graduate Students of the University.
In their separate remarks, the beneficiaries, Zafirah Eneyamire Isah, best graduating student 2020/2021 and Mariam Oiza Ibrahim, best graduating student 2021/2022 expressed appreciation to Hon. Faleke for the kind gesture.
In her remarks, Zafirah Eneyamire Isah who was overwhelmed with joy, prayed for God to reward the donor. She promised judicious utilisation of the funds”
Mariam Oiza Ibrahim, could not hide her joy. She said the money would enable her to further her studies and thanked the donor for the support.
