Governor Abiodun Gives N10m Each to UNILAG Best-Graduating Students

Governor Abiodun Gives N10m Each to UNILAG Best-Graduating Students

  • Governor Dapo Abiodun has honoured the two best-graduating students at the University of Lagos (UNILAG)
  • Abiodun appointed Samuel Badekale and Haroun Adebakin as Education Ambassadors of Ogun State
  • The All Progressive Congress (APC) governor also gave the two young men who emerged with a perfect 5.0 CGPA the sum of N10m each

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide

Abeokuta, Ogun state - Governor Dapo Abiodun has appointed Samuel Badekale and Haroun Adebakin—who emerged as the best graduating students at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) with a perfect 5.0 CGPA as Education Ambassadors of Ogun State.

Abiodun said the UNILAG's best-graduating students are to engage with students, share their experiences, and encourage academic excellence.

Ogun state governor Dapo Abiodun gives N10m each to UNILAG best-graduating students
Ogun state governor Dapo Abiodun appoints UNILAG's best-graduating students as Education Ambassadors. Photo credit: @DapoAbiodunCON
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“To recognize their dedication and inspire future generations, we have appointed them as Education Ambassadors of Ogun State. In this role, they will engage with students, share their experiences, and encourage academic excellence.”

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The governor of the gateway state also gave Bdekale and Adebakin the sum of N10 million each.

“To further appreciate their hard work, we are supporting them with N10 million each as a token of our gratitude and a symbol of the limitless opportunities that come with diligence and perseverance.”

The governor made this known in a statement issued via his X handle @DapoAbiodunCON on Friday, March 12.

Abiodun said his administration will continue to honor and support exceptional individuals who make Ogun State proud.

“We celebrate these ambassadors and encourage other students to embrace hard work, discipline, and integrity, knowing that success comes through commitment and determination.”

best-graduating earlier reported that Badekale opened up about his experience while trying to gain admission.

Badekale, who graduated with a perfect 5.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA), also shared how the University of Ibadan rejected him.

In this insightful interview with Legit.ng, Samuel shared his admission struggle, experience in school, what sets him apart, and his future goals.

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Legit.ng also reported that Oyindamola Arikawe, a first-class graduate of Mass Communication from UNILAG, credited her success to determination, discipline, and the influence of her parents.

Despite facing personal challenges like procrastination and balancing commitments, she remained focused and achieved her goal of excelling academically.

Arikawe advises students to give their best, trust in God, and actively participate in various activities.

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a trained journalist with over 7 years of working experience. He is also a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication From Lagos State University, Ojo. Adekunle previously worked at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria where he expressed his journalistic skills with well-researched articles and features. In 2024, Adekunle obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.