Nigerian University Offers Job and PhD Scholarship to 2 Masters Students Who Graduated with 5.0 CGPA

• Baze University, Abuja has awarded a $20,000 prize to the top graduating student, Farid Hammayo, who achieved a CGPA of 3.96 in Economics
• In addition, the university has offered job or full PhD scholarships to postgraduate students Susan Obasi and Adeola Ayoola, both of whom earned perfect 5.0 CGPAs.
• The awards are believed to underline Baze University’s commitment to academic excellence and student successS

Baze University, a prestigious private institution in Nigeria’s capital, has announced an impressive $20,000 prize for its top graduating student, Farid Hammayo, at its eleventh convocation ceremony this weekend.

Hammayo, 21, earned this recognition by graduating with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.96 on a 4.0 scale, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Economics.

Recognition of academic excellence

Baze University Chancellor Yusuf Baba-Ahmed praised Hammayo’s remarkable academic achievements in announcing the award.

Mr Baba-Ahmed also unveiled incentives for the top postgraduate students, Susan Obasi (MSc Management) and Adeola Ayoola (M.Eng Civil Engineering), who both achieved a perfect 5.0 CGPA.

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As a reward for their outstanding performance, Mr Baba-Ahmed offered them the choice between a full tuition-free PhD scholarship or a job at Baze University.

Celebrating graduates and honorees

The convocation was to honor and celebrate a community of 749 graduates of Baze University. Among them were thirty First Class graduates, each a beacon of excellence.

The celebration also hit a poignant note with the posthumous honor conferred on the late Wazirin Dutse, Mukhtar Muhammad, a man of rich legacy and service.

Commitment to academic excellence

Another first class graduate of the University of Ilorin, Ebiomafari Omowunmi, with whom he spoke Legit.ng advice given on how students can achieve academic excellence:

“My advice to anyone embarking on university life is to embrace the beauty of human connection. Don’t be afraid to reach out, listen and learn from others. Cherish those relationships, and they will become the greatest treasures of your college experience. Proof that the Lord has intentions for me. Celebrate progress and learn from setbacks. Think about what you did wrong and right to increase your growth. Celebrate your milestones. You’ve done well for yourself. Don’t compare. You can use the achievements of others to improve, but don’t let them weigh you down. One way I celebrate every semester is by treating myself to a good meal. I deserve a well done!”

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Source: Legit.ng