Godfrey Okoye University proudly presents Mary Nkenna Azubuike, the Overall Best Graduating Student for the 2024/2025 academic year, a 20-year-old Psychology graduate whose academic journey is nothing short of exceptional.
With an outstanding CGPA of 4.96, Mary has demonstrated remarkable consistency and excellence throughout her four years of study. Her results tell the full story:
1st Year: 5.00
2nd Year: 5.00
3rd Year: 5.00
4th Year: 4.96
Mary also holds a unique place in the university’s history, having served as Vice Chancellor for One Day during the 2022/2023 session—making her the first student ever to attain both distinctions: VC-for-One-Day and Overall Best Graduate.
Hailing from Afikpo in Ebonyi State and daughter of Barr. Greg and Mrs. Roseline Azubuike, Mary is celebrated for her discipline, leadership, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to personal growth. She embodies the academic excellence that Godfrey Okoye University stands for.
Total Prize Money Awarded: ₦2,350,000
Her exceptional performance earned her the following awards:
Godfrey Okoye University Special Prize – ₦1,000,000
Prince Nwanjoku Prize – ₦500,000
The Vice Chancellor’s Prize – ₦200,000
GOUNI Alumni Association Prize – ₦200,000
Rev. Fr. John Uke Prize – ₦100,000
Ugwuomu-Nike Community Prize – ₦100,000
MSS Faculty Prize – ₦100,000
MSS Researchers Award – ₦50,000
Dr. Chinwe Iyanda Prize – ₦50,000
Dr. Nnamdi Vitalis Ozonweke (Andy Young) Prize – ₦50,000
Bringing her total prize value to ₦2,350,000.
Mary’s academic journey is a powerful reminder that excellence is built through consistency, discipline, and a clear sense of purpose. She has made her family, her community, and Godfrey Okoye University immensely proud.
