LASU Graduate Shines at NYSC Competition, Wins N1 Million Cash Prize
- The Lagos State University (LASU) has continued to stamp its dominance in the academic scene in Nigeria
- The institution enjoyed academic dominance again as one of its graduates, Peter Osagie Ifagbuyi, won a contest that bagged him N1 million
- The contest was organised at the orientation camp, National Youth Service Corps, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos
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Ipaja, Lagos - Peter Osagie Ifagbuyi, a graduate of LASU, clinched the top spot in a Chemistry oral/verbal quiz competition organized by NYSC at the Iyana Ipaja orientation camp in Lagos.
The competition, held on November 10, 2023, was part of the activities at the ongoing orientation camp, which commenced on November 1 and concluded on November 21, 2023.
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Ifagbuyi, a 2022 Chemistry graduate from LASU's Faculty of Science, showcased his expertise by successfully answering all questions in the initial and final rounds, outshining nine other contestants.
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Before the final rounds, Ifagbuyi, identified by the number LA/23c/1422, underwent an online screening, advancing to the last round alongside representatives from nine different platoons.
As the deserving winner of the inaugural chemistry contest supported by VSP Botanics, Ifagbuyi was awarded a cash prize of N1 million.
His academic excellence was further emphasised as he graduated with a Second Class Upper grade from the Department of Chemistry at LASU.
Runner-up wins cash prizes
The second and third place winners, Jolaolu Balogun (LA/23c/3690), a Pharmacy graduate from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), and Bethrandi Chukwudi (LA/23c/4637), a Medicine graduate from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), received cash prizes of N500,000 and N250,000, respectively.
Professor Razak Olowu, the Head of the Department of Chemistry at LASU's Faculty of Science, commended Ifagbuyi's performance, attributing it to the university's positive influence on his academic journey.
He expressed confidence in LASU's capacity to shape students academically and in other aspects of life.
Prof. Olowu congratulated Ifagbuyi, encouraged him to stay focused, and wished him continued success in his future endeavours.
Baze University: 20-year-old female law student emerges as overall best student
In another report, Baze University, Abuja, has convocated over 350 undergraduates in its 10th convocation ceremony.
The event was highlighted by the overall best student, Morenikeji Adebanjo, a 20-year-old graduate of Law from Ogun State.
She scored a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.81 out of 4.0 to emerge as the best.
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