Prince Ezeabata Chibuzor a four hundred level student of Law at the University of Abuja, has hosted the largest career event in the history of the University of Abuja.
The event was themed, "After School What Next?" and it took place at the University main campus on Friday the 31st of March, 2023.
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah was live in person as a special guest speaker.
The Senior Partner of Law Corridor, and Convener of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers, Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq who was also a former SUG President of the University, the Chief Executive Officer of Connected Development, Hamzat B Lawal and the Chief Executive of Officer and founder of The BFG Global Consulting Ltd, Festus Bello were invited as keynote speakers.
In addition, Juliet Isi Ikhayere Esq, Safiya Ismaila Yero, Inventor Zang Luka Bot, Rodney Umeh, Munyal Markus Manunyi, and Moshood Fattah were invited as Panelists.
However, Festus Bello was represented by Matthew Adegbesan, the Chief Consultant at ATM Property Consulting Ltd and Barr. Juliet Isi Ikhayere, Safiya Ismaila Yero, Mr. Ahmed Mu'Azu F.ABMAN were in attendance.
Prince Ezeabata Chibuzor hosted the event as the Executive Director of PurposeForte. A organisation that maximizes technology for opportunity, encourage creativity and innovation in Africa.
In hosting this event, he broke the record of being the first student in the history of the University of Abuja to host a sitting Vice Chancellor still as a student.
In addition, he broke the record of being the first student in the University's history to organise the biggest career event still as a student and have his picture on a Billboard on campus.
In the course of the event, 10 students were awarded the Distinguished Undergraduate Student Award 2023 (DUSAWARDS2023) in recognition of their outstanding performance as students.
The students are,
1. Ayanniyi Abiola Mubarak
2. Olah Stephen Onuh
3. Geoffrey Gift
4. Benson Emmanuel Joel
5. Toluwanimi Victoria Olujobi
6. Smart David Atipioko
7. Somtochukwu Ugochukwu
8. Azura Obed
9. Makanjuola Seyi Emmanuel
10. Obafemi Temiloluwa Busayo
The Award was introduced by Prince Ezeabata Chibuzor to recognise and celebrate excellence amongst the student's community.
Recall that early February, Prince Ezeabata Chibuzor was selected by the Pan African Organisation for peace and conflict resolution to represent Nigeria in Kigali, Rwanda for the Grand Prize for Peace in Africa Project.
He shall be leading a team of three students from the University to Rwanda where he shall also be competing with more than seven other African Nations for the Big Prize of Peace in Africa Award.
According to Prince Ezeabata Chibuzor, the event was motivated by the unyielding odds faced by young school leavers, and undergraduates, as to what next after undergraduate studies, particularly with the uncertainty in the nation.
Through just 22, Prince Ezeabata Chibuzor has proven that age and background is not a determining factor to one becoming a beckon for inspiration, hope and excellence.
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