UNIBEN Graduate Gets N5,000 Cash Prize As Best Graduating Student In Department, Shares CGPA Online

• A graduate of the University of Benin received N5,000 as his prize for being the best-graduating student in his department
• The young man graduated from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and shared his cumulative grade point average (CGPA)
• Many who came across the post on X shared their thoughts on the prize money as they congratulated him

A young man, Ogheneochuko Okpako, emerged as the best-graduating student in his department at the University of Benin (UNIBEN).

Okpako studied Mechanical Engineering and graduated with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.80/5.0.

In a post on his X page (@Okpako_O2), the young man revealed that he got N5,000 as a cash prize for emerging as the best-graduating student in his department.

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He shared a photo of himself in his convocation gown and a certificate he received alongside his prize as a University of Benin graduate.

Okpako said:

“Yesterday, I received the sum of #5,000 as the award for the Best Graduating Student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Benin for the 2021/2022 Academic Session having graduated with a CGPA of 4.80/5.0.

“This award holds great significance for me, considering my journey from a very disadvantaged background to achieving such an outstanding feat. I am also honored to have served as a student leader in several positions, notably as President of my department and Faculty (NUESA).”

In a chat with Legit.ng, Okpako shared how he was able to emerge as the best in his department despite his political positions.

He said:

"I read most times at night. And I was able to grab things easily. Another key thing also that helped was having good friends who were able to motivate me as well. I’m a very close friend of many first class students and we do always motivate ourselves to study.

"Another thing was that I also form my personal notes whenever I study. So I could read up to 6 materials and form a comprehensive notebook for myself which I would focus on whenever exams appear close."

Reactions as UNIBEN graduate receives N5,000 cash prize

@winnpxl said:

"The money they gave in the 1990, they're still giving it in 2024. Congratulations, better things ahead for you."

@ms_idera said:

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"Congratulations to you! Grater heights! But please look into PhD programs or Msc in Europe. That N5,000 is nonsense, there's more you out there you just have to persist! Well done!"

@_ogbonnia_ said:

"Them they always review school fees but e never cross their mind to review prize winners award."

Chosen member emerges UNIBEN best UNIBEN'sting student

In a related story, Alleh James, a Petroleum Engineering graduate, has emerged as the University of Benin's overall best graduating student.

Alleh, who broke a record with his cumulative grade point average (CGPA), is also a Lords Chosen Charismatic Renewal Church member.

Many who came across the post on Facebook congratulated the man and applauded him for his academic achievement.

Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.