Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has presented N2 million each to the three best graduating students of the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijebu-Ode, representing the 2020/2021, 2021/2022, and 2022/2023 academic sessions.

Abiodun announced the cash award during the combined 13th, 14th, and 15th convocation ceremony of TASUED in Ijebu Ode on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

The recipients are Sunday Oluwafemi, with a CGPA of 4.89 (2020/2021); Obadina Patricia with a CGPA of 4.89 (2021/2022); and Mercy Sanyaolu with a CGPA of 4.86 (2022/2023).

The governor, while empathising with the students over a recent robbery attack on some of their colleagues residing off campus, said his administration would root out those obstructing the peace being enjoyed in the state.

He noted that his government remained and maintained a zero-tolerance policy for criminal activities, even as he warned of dire consequences on anyone caught disrupting the peace of the state.

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Governor Abiodun urged the graduating students to reciprocate the gift of learning and character modelling that the institution had bestowed on them.

He noted that his administration remained committed to creating an enabling environment for growth and development aimed at making the state economically stable for the residents.

Abiodun promised that his administration would continue to work diligently to the purpose of utilising the vocational courses acquired during their time in school.

The governor charged the graduands not to allow the fear of failure to deter them from taking opportunities, noting that the “path ahead might be demanding, but challenges are stepping stones to greatness”.

Also speaking at the event, TASUED Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oluwole Banjo, disclosed that 12,700 students graduated over the three years, while 329 graduated in the postgraduate college.

Banjo added that 113 students graduated with first-class honours.

In his remarks, the university’s Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Prof. Rahamon Bello, noted that the institution had developed a reputation as being dynamic, accessible, and responsive to change.

The Star