Chinaza Nwozuzu, an Imo state indigene, who scored nine distinctions in her 2020 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), has been awarded a scholarship by the state Governor, Hope Uzodinma.
Governor Uzodinma took to his Facebook page to share photos from the presentation, whilst encouraging other young students to apply the same dedication and resilience in their academic.
Sharing the photos, he wrote;
“We shall continue to recognize and encourage Imolites that bring honour to the State by distinguishing themselves in most remarkable ways. Confidence Chinaza Nwozuzu from Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State has indeed brought honour to the state with her outstanding performance of 9As from the 2020 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE).
“In acknowledgement of this meritorious performance, I have directed the Honourable Commissioner for Education to forthwith ensure Imo State sponsorship of Miss Chinaza through her educational career to the desired level.
“I therefore, encourage other sons and daughters of Imo State to apply dedication and resilience in their academic pursuit for education remains the greatest empowerment for future development.