In a remarkable celebration of Excellence, Eighteen distinguished Scholars and Alumni of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) join their counterparts who graduated with First Class Honors from various institutions of learning across the country to recieve the Pastor Dr. D.K. Olukoya's Academic Award of Excellence during the 6th edition and 35th year Anniversary celebrations of the Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministry International.
This prestigious event took place during the 35th MFM International Headquarters (Global Convention), held from August 16 to 18, 2024, at the MFM International Convention Centre, Prayer City, located on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Under the auspices of ‘Dr D.K. Olukoya’s Academic Award of Excellence’, this year’s award event, attracted highest number of beneficiaries since its inception in 2010.
Olukoya, while announcing the numbers, told the congregation that the “Dr. DK Olukoya’s Academic Award of Excellence,”which is one of his 70-point agenda to reach out to the youth, was focused on presenting car gifts to the beneficiaries, could not be sustained after two editions as the numbers grew exponentially."
He said at the first edition, there were only 19 recipients, who also got car gifts.
The second edition, according to him, had 15 recipients and were presented with brand new QQ3 and QQ6 cars and certificates of honour. Olukoya told the congregation that by the third edition, the number rose to 77 and because of the number, each recipient was given a cheque of N500,000 and certificates of honour.
He also said that at fourth edition, the number of first class graduates within the membership of the church rose to 106 and each got a cheque of N500,000 and a certificate of honour.
Some of the recipients of the award, all of whom achieved first-class honors in their respective fields, include:
1. Applied Geology (First Class)
- Isaac Ayomide Oyeniyi
- Awosiji Victor
2. Building (First Class)
- Oyewole Margaret
3. Civil Engineering (First Class)
- Afolabi Kayode
- Adeola Oluwaseyi
4. Computer Engineering (First Class)
- Isaac Oluwaferanmi
5. Crop, Soil, and Pest Management (First Class)
- Adeyemi Opemipo
- Adetimeyin Kehinde
6. Ecotourism and Wildlife (First Class)
- Precious Adegoke
7. Food Science and Technology (First Class)
- Deborah Akande
8. Mechanical Engineering (First Class)
- Abraham Isaac
- Samuel Ibidapo
9. Microbiology (First Class)
- Ibisanmi Tope
10. Marine Science and Technology (First Class)
- Daniel Olatunde
11. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (First Class)
- Simisola Opaniyi
- Origbemisoye Blessing
12. Mining Engineering (First Class)
- Victor Emmanuel Akinlosose
13. Physiology (First Class)
- Faith Okunola
The event recognized the outstanding achievements of over 492 exceptional students who have distinguished themselves in academics, moral integrity, and a commitment to learning. It aimed to inspire the next generation of scholars to strive for excellence and uphold the values of education.
Pastor Olukoya’s wife, Shade, was assisted in the presentation ceremony by Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Dapo Abiodun and Sheriff Oborevwori of Lagos, Ogun and Delta, respectfully.
Pastor Dr. D.K. Olukoya, In his closing remarks, he expressed his pride in the accomplishments of the youths and emphasized the importance of education as a cornerstone for success in society. He also admonished the youths to take advantage of the awards.
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Culled from The FUTARIAN.
