Federal Polytechnic Orogun Rector Offers Automatic Employment To DELSU’s Overall Best Graduating Student

By Success Okuchemiya

In a remarkable move that underscores the commitment of the Federal Polytechnic Orogun (FEPO) to academic excellence and meritocracy, the Rector, Professor Duke Okoro, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, announced the automatic employment of Miss Okwa Favour Oghenemine, the best-graduating student of Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU).

The announcement drew thunderous applause from attendees.

Federal Polytechnic Orogun Rector Offers Automatic Employment To DELSU’s Overall Best Graduating Student

Federal Polytechnic Orogun Rector Offers Automatic Employment To DELSU’s Overall Best Graduating Student

Miss Okwa, who graduated with an exceptional Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.95 in Mathematics, outshone 6,401 graduating students during DELSU’s 17th Convocation Ceremony held at the university’s main campus in Ethiope East Local Government Area.

Speaking during the event, Prof. Okoro stated that Miss Okwa’s outstanding academic performance and personal discipline align perfectly with the core values upheld by Federal Polytechnic Orogun, which include academic excellence, creativity, innovation, integrity, leadership, and a performance-based reward system.

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“Today, we are witnessing not just the celebration of an outstanding graduate, but the manifestation of our belief in performance-based reward and recognition,” Prof. Okoro said. “Federal Polytechnic Orogun is committed to building an academic culture that not only rewards excellence but also inspires future generations. In recognition of her excellence and hard work, I am pleased to announce that Miss Okwa Favour Oghenemine has been offered automatic employment as a lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic Orogun,” Prof. Okoro declared to loud cheers from the audience”. “Our institution is committed to nurturing the best minds to serve as catalysts for societal development. This appointment is not just a reward for excellence; it is an investment in the future of education in Nigeria”, he added.

Prof. Okoro also lauded the Vice-Chancellor of DELSU, Prof Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba, alongside the management and staff, for their unwavering commitment to academic excellence and character formation, which he said has continued to produce globally competitive graduates like Miss Okwa.

The Rector emphasized that the employment offer reflects FEPO’s broader vision to be an institution grounded in cutting-edge digital literacy for vocational skills acquisition and character development. According to him, the Polytechnic’s mission is anchored on providing entrepreneurial education and training to promote self-reliance and sustainable societal advancement.

The Federal Polytechnic Orogun, located in Delta State, is rapidly emerging as a beacon of innovation and academic excellence, guided by core values such as discipline, equity, social justice, leadership, mentorship, and an uncompromising dedication to meritocracy.

Attendees at the convocation ceremony hailed the announcement, with many describing Prof. Okoro’s gesture as a bold step in bridging the gap between academic excellence and meaningful employment. Observers say the move will inspire many young Nigerians to pursue academic and personal excellence with renewed vigour.

Miss Okwa, whose appointment takes immediate effect, expressed profound gratitude to Prof. Okoro and the entire FEPO community for the honour, promising to uphold the standards of excellence for which the Polytechnic is known.

With initiatives such as this, Federal Polytechnic Orogun under the leadership of Prof. Duke Okoro is steadily solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking institution that values human capital development as a cornerstone for national growth.

As the Federal Polytechnic Orogun continues to chart new paths in education and innovation, the Rector and the Polytechnic’s leadership remain resolute in building a future where excellence is celebrated, nurtured, and transformed into national development.