Maduako Igbokwe I Saturday, March 01, 2025
AWKA, Anambra – The Group Managing Director (GMD) of Akpoazaa Group, Dr. Frank Igbojindu, has endowed a N500,000 prize for the best graduating students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State.
The N500,000 prize will be distributed across three categories: the overall best graduating student of the university, the best graduating student from the Faculty of Management Sciences, and the best graduating student in the Department of Accountancy.
Specifically, N250,000 will be awarded to the overall best graduating student, N150,000 to the best graduating student from the Faculty of Management Sciences, and N100,000 to the best graduating student in the Department of Accountancy.
Dr. Frank Igbojindu, an alumnus of the university, made the announcement during a visit to the Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, at his office and faculty on Friday.
According to Dr. Igbojindu, the gesture is a way to express his appreciation to the university for shaping his character and education.
During the visit, he also announced the donation of a 500-capacity tent for the university’s 2025 convocation ceremony.
Dr. Frank Odinaka Igbojindu, GMD of Akpoazaa Group, a philanthropist of excellence, and an indigene of Okija, Anambra State, is a proud alumnus of the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, where he earned his Diploma, BSc, MSc, and PhD. He stated that he has many more plans in store for his alma mater, an institution that significantly shaped his life.
In response, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ikechebelu, commended Dr. Igbojindu for his generosity, noting that university education greatly benefits from alumni support.
He added that the university takes pride in the success of its graduates and encouraged other alumni to consider giving back to the institution, emphasizing that UNIZIK is known for grooming people for responsibility.
Additionally, the former Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences, Prof. PVC Okoye, the current Dean, Prof. Frank Nwankwo, and the Head of the Department of Accountancy, Dr. Nestor Amahalu, expressed their gratitude to Dr. Igbojindu, referring to him as a proud son of the university. They also urged other alumni to join him in strengthening and improving the institution.
