Winners Emerge In Ibhawoh Foundation Essay Competition By Ezekiel Efeobhokhan on October 18, 2015 12:03 am

Gerald Ibhawoh (left), Joy Oboh and Ezekiel

Efeobhokhan

A 400 Level student of History and International
Studies, Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma,
Joy Oboh and Ezekiel Efeobhokhan, a 500 level
Pharmacy student of University of Benin, Edo
State, have emerged winners of the maiden
Ibhawoh Foundation essay competition, titled;
“Strategies for addressing the challenges of
funding higher education in Nigeria.”
Announcing the winners, at the Luncheon held at
the Protea hotel, Benin, Gerald Ibhawoh said the
initiative was borne out of the need to give back
to the society.
“We all know the stress involved in passing
through any higher institution in Nigeria, hence
the Foundation deemed it fit to encourage those
who could differentiate themselves from the
mass.”
Commenting on the award, the winner from
AAU, Joy expressed her delight, describing the
award as a landmark. She added that it was an
encouragement to participate in such a
productive competition. “I really appreciate this
opportunity given to me by the Foundation. My
horizon has been broadened by extensive
research carried out in the course of the
competition; I encourage other students to fully
participate in subsequent competitions.”
Addressing the recipients, Bonny Ibhawoh
encouraged them to keep up the good work and
face their studies, as it is the only criteria to
sustain the level of excellence they just achieved.
In addition, Gerald, who congratulated the
winners, emphasised that they are now
ambassadors of the Foundation. He advised them
on the need to be known for good conduct so that
the Foundation could be seen in good light.