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Nigerians making Nigeria proud everywhere they go: 4 Nigerians Emerge Best graduating Students at Dillard University, U.S. They are Geniuses- Michelle Obama (photos & Video)

One Nigerian lady and three men were named as best graduating students at the Dillard University, New Orleans, and the U.S.A. The ceremony for 226 graduates was held at the University Auditorium and had the First Lady, Michelle Obama, in attendance. On that evening all eyes were on 20-year-old Merrilyn Akpapuna.

The Delta-State-born bright mind has obtained the highest distinction, Summa Cum Laude, in Psychology. The topic of her research project was sexual harassment. Moreover, Akpapuna won an award for highest academic achievements for the College of Arts and Sciences and another one for College of General Studies. She plans her postgraduate study at Western Michigan University this autumn. The graduate, who was also the valedictorian, a student who delivers farewell speech at the ceremony, shared the stage with Michelle Obama. The three other Nigerians are:

More photos and watch the video of Michelle's speech below...



– Victor Ogburie (Abia State) – Computer Science Major with minors in Physics and Mathematics. Academic award: Salutatorian – Summa Cum Laude; – Stephen Ogidi Igwe (Abia State) – Biology Major. Academic Award: Salutatorian – Summa Cum Laude. – Emole Anya Dimgba (Abia State) – Computer Science Major with minors in Physics and Mathematics. Academic Award: Salutatorian – Summa Cum Laude. Michelle Obama described the graduates of the “historically-black” college as a “sea of young geniuses”, told them they had opportunities and skills that their parents and grandparents never could have imagined. Victor Ogburie-Merrilyn Akpapuna-Stephen Ogidi Igwe-Emole Anya Dimgbadillard
She also remembered abducted GGSS Chibok girls, who now suffer only “for wanting an education and wanting to go to school.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ABdv_hrZKmA

http://newsflash9ja..com/2015/08/nigerians-making-nigeria-proud.html

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good one guys

op correct yourself. FOUR NIGERIANS NOT FOUR IGBOS. ABI IGBOS NO BE NIGERIANS AGAIN NI

MODIFIED: Thanks for the correction OP
GBU

video of Michele Obama praising the IGBO super graduates

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ABdv_hrZKmA

Emeskhalifa:
op correct yourself. FOUR NIGERIANS NOT FOUR IGBOS. ABI IGBOS NO BE NIGERIANS AGAIN
NI

THEY ARE NOT ZOOGERIANS

Ramnon2:
THEY ARE NOT ZOOGERIANS

how are you sure they are not Americans of Igbo descent?

asha80:
how are you sure they are not Americans of Igbo descent?

Look at their faces and posture, you will know they are Nigerian born, recent American migrants

marginalisation of Igbos is a blessing disguise.it has made all Igbos independent of the government and also made most Igbos great home and abroad

Wow! Abia state, home of the Igbo, the most intelligent Nigerians

Emeskhalifa:
op correct yourself. FOUR NIGERIANS NOT FOUR IGBOS. ABI IGBOS NO BE NIGERIANS AGAIN NI

They were Igbos before being Nigerians. Besides, a look at the faces of the guys will tell you they love Biafra

Emeskhalifa:
op correct yourself. FOUR NIGERIANS NOT FOUR IGBOS. ABI IGBOS NO BE NIGERIANS AGAIN NI

If na 'arrested for pushing drugs' now,d same U go remember say dem be Igbo.
Up Biafra joor.

dokiOloye:
If na 'arrested for pushing drugs' now,d same U go remember say dem be Igbo.
Up Biafra joor.

Lol! Don't mind the baga

Three of the Igborians with their plaques

Dillard senior awarded Hercules Scholarship




Victor Ogburie is a senior, physics major, computer science and mathematics minor, from Charlotte, North Carolina.

This future electrical engineer has a 4.0 GPA. Victor plans to start a program to provide opportunities to students who cannot afford an education in technology.

At Dillard, Victor finds time to serve as president of the Dillard Chapter of the National Association of Black Engineers, is a member of the Robotic Club, the Global Scholar Association, and the Louisiana Alliance Minority Program.


http://tomjoynerfoundation.org/dillard-senior-awarded-hercules-scholarship-2/

Ramnon2:
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there is mistake they are 400 ibos

Ramnon2:
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there is mistake they are 400 ibos

Congrats to them, but why was the school named "DILLARD", I initially thot it was "DULLARD" until I went thru the topic again. #whew#.

pheyikemi:
Congrats to them, but why was the school named "DILLARD", I initially thot it was "DULLARD" until I went thru the topic again. #whew#.

This is not Dullard University from where the Daura President graduated. This is Dillard

Igbo nmamanu--- Igbo ga di gide ruo mgbe ebiye ebi

Interesting

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That's How we do....

Environer:
Three of the Igborians with their plaques

Holy fcukkk.ing shoit. one of these boys is my friend

Really awesome guy. Dude is always reading. But this is old news because the dude graduated a WHILEEEEEE back, he has been working for a while now . Knowing the guy tho, he deserves a spotlight.


Seun, stop with the ediotic spell checks.