The Abia State University’s best-graduating student for 2023, Oluomachi Agbazuere, said the university’s motto, ‘Excellence and Service’ always encouraged her to aspire to great things.
Agbazuere, who graduated with a 4.75 cumulative grade point aggregate (CGPA), revealed this while delivering her valedictorian speech at the university’s 29th convocation ceremony.
The daughter of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s former Chief of Staff, Professor A. C. B Agbazuere, added that she always had a goal and worked towards it tirelessly to achieve the result she did.
The law graduate gave special thanks to her late mother for her steady support and for always believing in her.
She also thanked God, the other members of her family and the University.
“First and foremost, I am grateful to the University to be afforded the great privilege of giving this address before you all.
“I thank God almighty, without whom today would be impossible. For crowing my efforts with success, shielding and lifting my head, and making my journey not only easy but graceful, I return all praise to Him.
“I thank my family for being my rock and support throughout the period of my education in this University. I specifically thank my Mom, Late Mrs Onyinyechi Agbazuere, God rest her soul, who has always been my biggest cheerleader, always believing that for me, Oluomachi, impossible is nothing, and always backing me up in prayers.
“I thank my Dad, Prof. A.C.B. Agbazuere, an erudite Professor of Law, for always encouraging me, always being available to share his knowledge, and providing me with all I needed during my days in the University.
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“My sister, Barrister Adaugo Agbazuere, for taking after my mom and being my support system during my final exams, has my unending devotion. I also appreciate My friends, in the university, who made school a worthwhile experience.
“I thank my lecturers in the law faculty whose teachings are the tools that shaped me into who I am today. I also appreciate my Dean, Prof Eze Ngwakwe for his guidance and assistance, Dr Steve Amaramiro for always being student friendly and encouraging, Dr Collins Chijioke for his elegant lectures and all my lecturers who have contributed tremendously to my success.
“I have always held dear our University’s motto “Excellence and Service”, ever since I heard it in my first year. It encouraged me to aspire to excellence and develop a superior sense of service.
“Like my dad always says, if you’re not actively engaged in the process of who you want to become, you’re automatically on your way to become who you don’t want to be, so I worked hard knowing exactly who I wanted to be.
“I had a goal and worked towards it, and to the glory of God, I have not only successfully gone through school but I’ve also let the school go through me, hopefully to be found worthy in character and learning.
“I therefore encourage other students to understand that set goals are achievable and to take their academics seriously.
Finally, to my fellow incepting graduands, I congratulate us on a job well done. It is not an easy feat to follow through to the end as we have”, she said.
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FAQs:
Who is Oluomachi Agbazuere?
Oluomachi (also referred to as Oluomachi Blessing) is a Law graduate from Abia State University, Uturu. She earned First Class Honours, emerged as the overall Best Graduating Student, and was the top law graduand during the 29th convocation in early 2023, with a cumulative 4.75 CGPA.
What CGPA did she graduate with, and how is it significant?
She graduated with a 4.75 out of 5.00 CGPA, placing her in the First Class category. This outstanding performance not only made her the overall best student but also the top law graduand at ABSU’s convocation .
What awards or recognition did she receive for this accomplishment?
Overall Best Graduating Student at ABSU.
Best Graduand in Law.
Awarded multiple prizes, including the Prof ACB Agbazuere annual prize (₦500,000) and the Chief Umeh Kalu award (₦150,000).
The Vice‑Chancellor announced automatic employment for her as a member of the university’s academic staff.
When did she graduate and receive these honors?
She graduated during the 29th convocation ceremony held on 27 January 2023, though many reports reference it in early February 2023. This was when the academic achievements and awards were officially conferred.
Has she achieved further distinctions after graduation?
Yes— in February 2024, Oluomachi Agbazuere also achieved First Class honours at the Nigerian Law School Bar Finals, becoming the first-ever Law graduate from ABSU to earn both the University’s top student title and a First-Class Bar result