The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Paddy Iyamu, on Thursday celebrated the achievements of Mr. James Ojo Alleh, the best graduating student from the University of Benin with 1m.
Allen achieved a stunning CGPA of 4.98/5.0, in Petroleum engineering making it the highest since the university’s founding in 1970.
During the meeting, Allen shared his challenges in funding his education, which initially led him to teach before securing the Bedrock Scholarship in 2022.
He credited the scholarship’s financial support and mentorship program as instrumental to his academic success.
Dr. Iyamu expressed immense pride in Allen’s accomplishments, stating, “This is what we strive for. I love excellent performance.
To further celebrate his success, Dr. Iyamu awarded Allen one million Naira, acknowledging both his hard work and potential.
Beyond academic accolades, Allen showcased his leadership and innovation on campus, serving as the Programs Team Lead for the Energy Club, President of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) at UNIBEN, and Founder of the Goal Getters Forum.