Three best graduating students of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State has been awarded a sum of N1.3m by the management of the institution for their outstanding academic performance.

Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole announced the financial rewards at the grand finale of the 15th convocation ceremonies held at the institution’s chapel on Saturday.

Aka Oghenevovwero and Oladepo Priscilla, who tied as best graduating students with a CGPA of 4.86 were rewarded with N500, 000 each, while Emmanuel Adeleye, who was the third-best graduating student was given a sum of N300, 000.

The parent forum of the institution also announced a financial reward of N400, 000 for each of the two best graduating students. The third best graduating student was also given a sum of 200,000.

Prof. Ogunwole said the graduating students had imbibed the philosophy and core values of the university predicated on sound Christian life alongside academic work. He challenged the graduates to face the world without fear in pursuit of excellence.