Winners have emerged from the RBK Okafor Family Foundation Scholarship Award for the 2024/2025-2025/2026 academic year.
The biannual event honors the memory of Chief Dr. RBK Okafor Nwamadu, who passed away three decades ago.
The competition, specifically for undergraduates from the Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta, and Oru West Federal Constituency, attracted numerous entries.
After a rigorous evaluation process, five students emerged as winners.
Arinze Favor from Amafuo in Oru-West LGA, studying Mass Communication at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, and Daniel Redemption from Nkwesi in Oguta LGA, studying Mechanical Engineering at the Federal University of Technology Owerri, tied for first place. As a result, they were awarded full scholarships for the duration of their university studies.
Oputa Chinaza from Orsu Obodo, studying Education English at Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, came second and received a two-year scholarship.
Eke Wisdom from Abakuru in Ohaj/Egbema, studying Sociology at Imo State University, secured third place and was awarded a one-year scholarship.
Johnson Covenant received a consolation prize for finishing fourth.
The essay competition was assessed by a panel of five independent university lecturers, including Dr. Pat Obi, Rev. Dr. Chucks Anoruo, Dr. Gloria Ibeawuchi, Dr. Ugwumba, and Dr. C.K.C. Ihekwaba. Each script was marked independently by three experts, and the average scores were taken.
The Director-General of the Foundation, Hon. Dr. Ikegwuruka Johndonald, commended the transparency of the selection process and encouraged Nigerian citizens to emulate this example.
Ngozi RBK Okafor, the sponsor of the scholarship had emphasized her commitment to giving back to society without nepotism or favoritism. She declared the two full scholarship winners, Arinze Favor and Daniel Redemption, as RBK Okafor Scholars for 2025-2027.
The foundation also acknowledged the outstanding performance of Daniel Anyanwu, a former scholar who graduated this year, for upholding the values of the foundation and his family.
The RBK Okafor Family Foundation remains committed to supporting the educational pursuits of deserving students from the federal constituency.