Under the visionary leadership of His Lordship, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Chiedozie Nwokolo, the Diocese on the Niger has instituted the Episcopal Educational Merit Award, a prestigious recognition for exceptional Students of Schools owned and managed by the Diocese on the Niger who are outstanding in their UTME(JAMB).
The award is aimed at encouraging academic diligence, excellence, hard work among students and emphasizing the Diocese’s commitment to quality education.
An insightful and inspiring yet challenging keynote speech was delivered during the event by His Lordship, Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Chiedozie Nwokolo who congratulated the awardees and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence. Bishop Owen frowned at the decadence in the educational system and vowed that the Diocese will continue to uphold strict standards and values in education.
Going down memory lane the Bishop traced the pioneering role of the Diocese on the Niger in education as the Diocese was the first to start up Primary, Secondary and Tertiary institutions in this part of the world.
The awardees were presented with Certificates, Books and Cash gifts by His Lordship, accompanied by his wife, Dr. (Mrs.) Elsie Nonyelum Nwokolo (Mama Niger)
A total of 22 students from some Diocesan owned and managed schools who scored 270 and above in the 2024 UTME were present to receive the award for their academic excellence. They are:
Obidike Munachimso David – 321
Eze James Chiendu – 316
Onugha Emmanuel – 316
Ofili Emmanuel – 314
Ibegbunam Chinonso – 314
Ugomuanya Ugochukwu – 313
Ubabuike Chinedum – 307
Anazodo Lotanna – 304
Ugwuoke Valentine – 298
Iyida Kelechi – 296
Ofoegbu Obinna – 289
Adimorah Chibuzor V. – 284
Ndimele Izuchukwu – 284
Ekeoma Israel – 281
Iyida Izuchukwu – 278
Okonkwo Emmanuel – 273
Azolike Victor – 273
Okafor Great – 273
Joseph B. Chukwujekwu – 272
Akabuike Chukwunonso – 271
Chidera Okagbue – 270
Chukwudi Chilotam – 270
The Bishop charged the awardees to uphold the diligence and integrity which they have imbibed while in school as Diocesan Education Ambassadors and strive for greater academic feats.
