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The Citation  “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold. Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men" (Proverbs 22: 1, 9) “If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude”  Late Colin Luther Powell  65th United States Secretary of State  2001 to 2005  Honourable Chancellor, Sir  It is my honour to present to you a man who radiates excellence in all his undertakings. He is a stickler for rules and does not care whose ox is gored. He applies the rules in all cases and let the chips fall where they may. I speak of none other than Mr. Ayorinde Olurinde Ogunruku, more casually known as Ayo Ogunruku. Ayorinde Olurinde Ogunruku was born on 21st October 1954 into the family of Pa Michael A...

Faith Faromika’s journey to becoming one of the best graduating students of the 2022/2023 academic session at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is nothing short of inspirational. With a CGPA of 4.96, he has set a benchmark for successors. Faith’s story is a remarkable blend of academic brilliance, faith, and perseverance. The Foundation of Success Faith attributes his extraordinary accomplishment to God, coupled with hard work and strategic planning. He understood early on that excellence is not achieved overnight but is the result of consistent effort.  From the onset, Faith set clear goals and cultivated a daily habit of studying. His learning strategy through his years in school emphasized understanding over memorization, focusing on the "why" and "how" behind concepts. This approach not only deepened his knowledge but also allowed him to apply what he learned to real-world scenarios, making his education both ...