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Businessman awards master’s scholarship to COOU best law student, reveals motives

Okereke Best Nnadozie, the founder of the Goodey Best Group, has revealed the motives behind his philanthropic act towards Zion Odinaka, who emerged as the top law graduate from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) with an exceptional CGPA of 4.61.

According to Okereke Best Nnadozie, the scholarship award recognises Odinaka’s outstanding academic performance and remarkable accomplishments in the field of law.

“He demonstrated dedication, intellect, and commitment to excellence throughout his undergraduate studies, achieving an exceptional CGPA of 4.61 and earning double first-class honors. By supporting his pursuit of a Master’s degree abroad, our aim is to nurture his potential and enable him to contribute further to the field of law on an international scale,” he said.

“Not only did Odinaka excel at his undergraduate studies, but he also made history by attaining a first-class degree at the Nigerian Law School, becoming the first person to achieve a double first-class honours in the faculty. Additionally, he was awarded the overall best student in civil litigation for the year 2022 at the Nigerian Law School, further highlighting his exceptional abilities,” Best added.

Impressed by Odinaka’s academic track record and his commitment to the field of law, Okereke Best Nnadozie decided to award him a scholarship to pursue his masters degree abroad. The scholarship aims to provide Odinaka with the opportunity to expand his knowledge and skills in an international setting, opening doors to new perspectives and experiences.

Okereke Best Nnadozie emphasised that the support is aimed at promoting exceptional talents with a view to fostering academic excellence.

Abdulafeez Olaitan

Abdulafeez Olaitan is a reporter at Edugist covering higher education and managing Campus Gist. He has been nominated for the Rhysling Award, Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net Award. Email: olaitan@edugist.org.

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