By Titus Maduako Eleweke
The Group Managing Director (GMD) of Akpoazaa Group, Dr. Frank Igbojindu, has endowed a N500,000 prize for the best graduating students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State.
The prize will be distributed across three categories: the overall best graduating student of the university, the best graduating student from the Faculty of Management Sciences, and the best graduating student in the Department of Accountancy.
Specifically, N250,000 will be awarded to the overall best graduating student, N150,000 to the best graduating student from the Faculty of Management Sciences, and N100,000 to the best graduating student in the Department of Accountancy.
Dr. Igbojindu, an alumnus of the university, made the announcement during a visit to the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, at his office on Friday.
According to Dr. Igbojindu, the gesture is his way of expressing appreciation to the university for shaping his character and education.
During the visit, he also announced the donation of a 500-capacity tent for the university’s 2025 convocation ceremony.
Dr. Igbojindu, a philanthropist and indigene of Okija, Anambra State, is a proud alumnus of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, where he earned his Diploma, BSc, MSc, and PhD.
He stated that he has many more plans for his alma mater, an institution that significantly shaped his life.
In response, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ikechebelu, commended Dr. Igbojindu for his generosity, noting that university education greatly benefits from alumni support.
He added that UNIZIK takes pride in the success of its graduates and encouraged other alumni to give back to the institution, emphasizing that the university is known for grooming responsible individuals.
Additionally, the former Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences, Prof. PVC Okoye, the current Dean, Prof. Frank Nwankwo, and the Head of the Department of Accountancy, Dr. Nestor Amahalu, expressed their gratitude to Dr. Igbojindu, describing him as a proud son of the university.
They also urged other alumni to join him in strengthening and improving the institution.
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