UNICAL’s Best Top-Graduating Student Receives N1M Prize

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The University of Calabar Honors Top Graduate with N1M Prize

Roland Osaji Takon, hailed as the best-graduating student at the 36th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Calabar, was awarded a generous sum of N1 million. Excelling in both history and international studies with first-class honors, Roland distinguished himself among 10,117 graduating students…READ ALSOUniversity Of Calabar Suspends Faculty Of Law Dean Over Alleged Violation Of Policies

According to Vice-Chancellor Prof. Florence Obi, Roland achieved an outstanding CGPA of 4.85, earning him the prestigious SUG prize for the top graduate, which amounts to one million naira.

“Roland Takon of the Department of History and International Studies (2021/2022 Session, with Matric No.: 18/032144145) is the overall best student and valedictorian,” Prof. Obi announced.

She further disclosed, “Out of the 9,722 Bachelor Degrees awarded, 46 achieved First Class Honours (34 Male, 12 Female); 1,968 attained Second Class Upper; 6,439 secured Second Class Lower; 1,117 were awarded Third Class; while 152 received Pass Degree.”

With thirty-four male and twelve female graduates achieving first-class degrees, the university’s graduation rate has seen a notable improvement, with 80% of graduates completing their studies this year.