The Chairman of Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, Enugu State, Dr. Michael Uche Ogalla, has awarded scholarship for Masters programme to a First Class graduate of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Abugu Jude Obinna.
The 25-year-old graduate, who is presently doing his National Youth Service Corp programme, was the best graduating student of Political Science for the 2022/2023 academic session.
Dr. Ogalla announced the scholarship when Abugu paid visit to him at the council secretariat, led by the Special Adviser to the Executive Chairman on Diaspora Matters, Onu Cyril Chinedu.
The young graduate said he came to thank the council chairman for personally attending the convocation ceremony.
He described Ogalla as an education- friendly leader, whose passion for youth empowerment remains profound
The council chairman applauded Abugu’s outstanding academic performance, stressing that he brought great honour to the people of Igbo-Eze North.
He promised that his administration would continue to encourage brilliant students of the area in their pursuit of academic excellence.
Abugu said he wants to lecture, and described the scholarship award for a Master’s programme as a boost to his career.
He promised to utilise effectively the study scholarship given to him. He recalled the challenging times he faced in school after the death of his mother during his first year.
According to him, he recorded the lowest grade the following semester as he missed a lot of quizzes and class assignment.
He said in spite of these pressures, he never thought of quitting. He further thanked his dad and other relations for their support during this difficult period.