Amos Ishaku, a first-class graduate and internally displaced person residing in Uhorgua camp, Edo State, has clinched a fully-funded PhD scholarship at the University of Illinois, Chicago, USA.
According to a report, Ishaku, graduated in November 2023 with a first-class degree in Chemical Engineering from Edo State University, Uzaire.
Speaking on Thursday, Solomon Folorunsho, the Coordinator of the Uhorgua camp managed by the Home for the Needy Foundation, expressed immense pride and gratitude.
“This development is an indication that creating an enabling environment for the needy can yield phenomenal results,” he remarked.
Folorunsho emphasized that the support extended to orphans, widows, displaced people, and the vulnerable at their center is bearing fruit.
“More than 200 students are currently studying in different universities, and no fewer than 150 others are processing their admissions. We thank you for believing in us and supporting us to achieve this great success,” he added.
Ishaku’s impressive list of accolades upon graduation includes the Best Graduating Student, 2023 award, the Mike Ozekhome award for the overall best graduating student, and the Best Student award in the Department of Chemical Engineering. Additionally, he was honoured as the Best Student in Entrepreneurship and in the Faculty of Engineering.
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