- The president of the Student Union Government of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Blessing Alims, has rewarded the overall best-graduating student
- Alims gave the awardeem Moses Udofia, the sum of one million naira for his outstanding and remarkable academic excellence
- Udofia graduated with a first-class degree from Accounting Department with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.92/5.00
Calabar, Cross River state - The president of the Student Union Government of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Blessing Alims, has awarded cash of N1 million to the overall best-graduating student, Moses Udofia.
Udofia, a student of the Accounting Department had the highest Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.92/5.00.
As reported by The Punch, Alims made this known on Sunday, March 23, 2025 in Calabar, the Cross River state capital.
The award was held in commemoration of the 50th anniversary and 37th convocation of the institution.
The UNICAL’s first female SUG president said the award is in line with her administration’s commitment to academic excellence.
Alims further explained that the award is also to encourage other UNICAL students to be dedicated and intentional with their studies.
“In line with my administration’s commitment to academic excellence, I have successfully transferred N1 million to the best-graduating student, Moses Udofia from the Accounting Department with a perfect CGPA of 4.92/5.00.”
The awardee, Udofia, said the award from the SUG is a testament to the fact that academic excellence is still recognized in Nigeria.
“I want to say a big thank you to the SUG President, Comrade Blessing Alims, the school management and every student. I also want to encourage others never to give up on their dreams."
Legit.ng earlier reported that he first female President of UNICAL Student Union Government, Blessing Alims, appointed 50 individuals to her cabinet.
Alims said it is essential to have a strong and diverse team to implement her initiatives successfully.
The student of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolutions is the first female SUG president in the university’s 49-year history.
Legit.ng also reported that the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, rewarded the overall best candidate in the 2023 National Examination Council (NECO) with N500,000
Miss Ifebude Benson scored A1 in all the nine subjects she took during the 2023 SSCE examination.
Ifebude is currently studying Medicine and Surgery in the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
UNILAG: Abiodun gives N10m each to 2 best-graduating students
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Governor Dapo Abiodun honoured the two best-graduating students at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka.
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 best-graduating.
.. Source: Legit.ng
