Rivers State: Rivers: Wike‑backed scholar tops ABUAD law graduating class

Nengi Donald Jaja, who benefited from a scholarship granted by former Governor Nyesom Wike in 2017, emerged as the top law graduate at Afe Babalola University. She was recognised as the overall best student of the College of Law and collected twelve awards. The accomplishment highlights the lasting impact of the Rivers State scholarship scheme.

What we know

• Nengi Donald Jaja received a Rivers State Government scholarship awarded by ex‑Governor Nyesom Wike
• She graduated as the best law student at Afe Babalola University, Ado‑Ekiti
• Jaja collected twelve awards and was named overall best graduating law student

Why it matters: The story shows how government‑funded scholarships can translate into academic distinction, reinforcing the value of such programmes for Nigerian students.

Sources

1. Wike’s scholarship beneficiary emerges ABUAD’s best Law graduate – Punch, 20 h ago
2. Wike’s scholarship beneficiary graduates as ABUAD’s best law student – Nigerian Tribune, 19 h ago

Updates

• 25 Oct, 22:09 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 25 Oct, 19:03 WAT – Story published – 2 outlets

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