20/05/2026
PRESS RELEASE
PROMOTING EXCELLENCE: ZENITH BANK PLC PARTNERS WITH EDO STATE UNIVERSITY, IYAMHO TO REWARD BEST GRADUATING STUDENTS IN MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Edo State University, Iyamho, is pleased to announce the support of Zenith Bank Plc for an Award of Excellence Initiative, a merit-based programme established to recognise and reward outstanding graduating students in all departments in the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences of Edo State University, Iyamho.
The initiative is designed to promote academic excellence and encourage a culture of hard work, innovation, and leadership among students. Students with the highest Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in the following six (6) departments will each receive a cash prize of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500,000.00) during the University’s Convocation Ceremony.
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Banking and Finance
• Economics
• Sociology
• Entrepreneurship
The Award of Excellence Initiative is expected to run for five consecutive sessions. This partnership reflects the shared commitment of Edo State University, Iyamho, and Zenith Bank Plc to promote academic excellence, and prepare graduates for leadership and professional success.
Edo State University, Iyamho, thanks Zenith Bank Plc for its commitment to this initiative.
Signed:
Mr. Kelly Quincy Amaechi
Public Relations Officer
Edo State University, Iyamho