As part of its commitment to promoting excellence and motivating academic achievement, the Ogun State government has awarded ₦19 million in cash prizes to students who have excelled in their studies.
The cash awards were distributed by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, to the best graduating students from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Mountain Top University, Babcock University, and the Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa, during a ceremony in Abeokuta. Prof. Arigbabu highlighted that the present administration, led by Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, has consistently rewarded excellence since its inception and remains committed to prioritizing education.
“The government’s investments in accessible and qualitative education are yielding results,” the Commissioner said, noting that both students and teachers from the state continue to receive recognition in state-based, national, and international competitions. “Our Governor believes in rewarding excellence because it inspires others to strive for similar achievements,” he added.
The Vice-Chancellor of Mountain Top University, Prof. Elijah Ayolabi, commended the administration for its landmark initiatives in the state’s education sector, noting that these measures have strengthened educational standards and outcomes.
Among the awardees, Aishat Dauda from Olabisi Onabanjo University and Sodiq Afolabi from Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa, expressed gratitude to the state government, pledging to continue excelling and serve as ambassadors for Ogun State.
This initiative reflects the administration’s ongoing focus on academic excellence, innovation, and the creation of opportunities that encourage students to achieve their fullest potential.
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