Foundation announces essay contest winners

The Ibhawoh Foundation has announced the winners of its maiden essay competition with the title; “strategies for addressing the challenges of funding higher education in Nigeria” held in Benin City recently. The winners, who were in two categories, included Joy Oboh, 400 level History and International Studies, Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Ekpoma and Ezekiel Efeobhokhan, […]

The Ibhawoh Foundation has announced the winners of its maiden essay competition with the title; “strategies for addressing the challenges of funding higher education in Nigeria” held in Benin City recently.
The winners, who were in two categories, included Joy Oboh, 400 level History and International Studies, Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Ekpoma and Ezekiel Efeobhokhan, Pharmacy student from the University of Benin.
Speaking at the award ceremony, the Foundation Chair Gerald Ibhawoh stated that the initiative was meant to support public education.
“We all know the stress involved in passing through any higher institution in Nigeria hence the foundation made the initiative to encourage the public. This competition is a yearly event and I want to encourage you to put in your best. It took rigorous process and scrutiny to select the two of you hence I would encourage you to keep flying the flag of excellence,” he said.
Commenting on the award, the winner, Oboh, expressed her delight saying she has been encouraged to participate in future competitions.  “I really appreciate this opportunity given to me by the foundation. my knowledge has been broadened by extensive research carried out in the course of the competition; I encourage other students to fully participate in subsequent competitions.”

Ezekiel Efeobhokhan, 500 level Pharmacy UNIBEN