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Soludo Awards N500,000 to NECO Best Student
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has awarded N500,000 to Miss Ifebude Chelsea Benson for emerging as the overall best candidate in the 2023 National Examination Council (NECO) Senior Secondary Certificate Examination.
Miss Ifebude, a native of Ndikelionwu in Orumba North Local Government Area, achieved a remarkable feat by scoring A1 in all nine subjects she sat for in the examination. She is currently studying Medicine and Surgery at the University of Abuja.
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Presenting the cash award on behalf of the governor, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, described the gesture as a demonstration of Soludo’s commitment to academic excellence.
She noted that the state government has made significant investments in education to ensure that Anambra students receive a world-class learning experience and can compete globally.
Receiving the award on behalf of his daughter, Mr. Ben Benson expressed gratitude to the governor, stating that the recognition would serve as motivation for his daughter to continue excelling in her academic pursuits while also inspiring other students in the state.
