Miss Olatedun Emerges FUNAAB’s Best Graduating Student

…Gets Cash Gift from Capital Express Insurance, Dr. Adeola

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olaoye Oyewole

Enveloped in a celebration mood at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)’s 31st Convocation Ceremony, Miss Olatedun Oluwabusayo Janet emerged as the Best All-round Graduating Student for the academic year 2022/2023.

The ceremony witnessed an outpouring of accolades for Miss Olatedun, who was left speechless during her Valedictory Speech as she expressed her surprise at receiving the prestigious award.

Sharing her astonishment, Miss Olatedun revealed that the news of her achievement came as a shock when friends broke it to her.

The representative of the Visitor and Hon. Minister of State for Education, Hon. Yusuf Tanko Sununu (2nd Left); presenting a cheque of 250,000 by Capital Express Insurance to the Best Graduating student, Miss Oluwabusayo Olatedun, while being assisted by the Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor

She credited the University for instilling in her the values needed to make a positive impact on the society.

Reflecting on her journey, she recounted being the Best Graduating student during her Ordinary National Diploma (OND), highlighting the challenges she faced with nearly three years of delayed admission to the university.

Despite the obstacles, Miss Olatedun emphasised that her determination and the support she received enabled her to rise above the challenges, encouraging fellow graduates to aspire for greatness.

She underscored the importance of determination in achieving one’s goals and expressed confidence that with perseverance, others could attain their heart desires.

As part of the tradition in honouring the Best Graduating Student, Capital Express Insurance Company presented Miss Olatedun with a cheque of 250,000 nairas.

The highpoint came when Dr. Tajudeen Afolabi Adeola, Co-founder of Guarantee Trust Bank (GT Bank), and an Honorary Doctorate holder of FUNAAB surprised everyone by adding a whopping One Million Naira to the cash award.

Miss Olatedun, from the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management (AEFM), College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD) achieved an outstanding CGPA of 4.85.

The unexpected generosity from Dr. Adeola added an unforgettable chapter to Miss Olatedun’s academic journey, marking her graduation as a remarkable and rewarding experience.