Amos Ishaku, a First Class graduate and internally displaced person (IDP) residing in Uhorgua camp, Edo, has been awarded a fully-funded PhD scholarship from the University of Illinois, Chicago, USA.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ishaku graduated with First Class honors in Chemical Engineering from Edo State University, Uzaire, in November 2023.
Mr. Solomon Folorunsho, the Coordinator of the camp, emphasizing that the achievement demonstrates the positive impact of creating supportive environments for those in need.
The camp, managed by the Home for the Needy Foundation, has been a nurturing space for orphans, widows, displaced individuals, and other vulnerable groups.
Folorunsho highlighted the significant outcomes of the support provided, noting, “This success story shows that the assistance given to orphans, widows, displaced people, and the vulnerable in our center is yielding impressive results.”
He also mentioned that over 200 individuals from the camp are currently studying at various universities, with at least 150 more in the process of gaining admission.
“We thank everyone who has believed in and supported us. Together, we celebrate this great success,” Folorunsho added.
It was also reported that Ishaku was honored as the Best Graduating Student of 2023, receiving the Mike Ozekhome Award for overall best-graduating student, as well as the Best Student Award in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
His accolades further included Best Student in Entrepreneurship and within the Faculty of Engineering.
Folorunsho confirmed that Ishaku is set to begin his PhD program later this month. NAN
