Lagos State Governor, Babjide Sanwo-Olu, gave a cash reward to the best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU), Olaniyi Mubaraq Olawale, Accounting Education, the sum of N10 million, who stood out with a CGPA of 4.98.
This was disclosed on Thursday via the X handle of Jubril Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the state governor, stating that Sanwo-Olu made the announcement during the Grand Finale of the 27th Convocation Ceremony.
“The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Jidesanwoolu, has announced a token of Ten Million Naira (10,000,000) for the overall best graduating student of Lagos State University (@LASUOfficial), Olaniyi Mubaraq Olawale, Accounting Education, who graduated with a CGPA of 4.98. ”
“Mr. Governor made this announcement today at the Lagos State University (LASU) Grand Finale of the 27th Convocation Ceremony,” Gawat described.
Reaction from Nitizens
Balogun Ridwan, an X user, hailed the governor and described how his kind gesture should be emulated by other state governors.
“Lagos leads while others follow. This kind of compensation should be emulated by other state governors and other stakeholders; the value education brings to society cannot be underrated.”
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Another user who bears SOP Writer stated, “Nice! This is the right response to academic excellence. For a statement of purpose and academic CV writing help to study abroad, check out my pinned tweet.”
A user, Elelu Ayoola, thanked the government, acknowledged that education is a key, and refuted that “school was not a scam.”
“Wow!! This is huge. Thanks to Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu, ” Ayoola said.
AbdulQuadri (Oxford) said, “May Almighty Allah bless Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu for Lagos State and bless Lagos State for everyone. This kind of renumeration serves as motivation for upcoming education-enthusiasts and as energy for the winner to keep thriving and investing his best in education.”
Some are of the suggestion that the money would have been divided among other students who did their best as well.
Ismail Bello noted “This is good. But I think the amount going to one person should be split into 3: 1st 5m, 2nd 3m, and 3rd 2m. God bless the Lagos State Government. God bless Sanwo Olu. May PBAT succeed. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “
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