FUTA alumni honoured with Pastor Dr. D.K. Olukoya’s Academic Award of Excellence
Eighteen distinguished graduates from the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) were celebrated for their academic achievements at the 6th edition of the Pastor Dr. D.K. Olukoya Academic Award of Excellence.
Lois Udoye 
Eighteen distinguished graduates from the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) were celebrated for their academic achievements at the 6th edition of the Pastor Dr. D.K. Olukoya Academic Award of Excellence. This recognition, held as part of the 35th anniversary of the Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministry International, took place at the MFM International Convention Centre, Prayer City, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
This year’s event marked a milestone as it recognized the highest number of awardees since the awards' inception in 2010. A total of 492 students, all of whom graduated with First Class Honours, were honored during the ceremony.
Pastor Dr. D.K. Olukoya, who founded the awards as part of his broader 70-point agenda to support youth, reflected on the program's evolution. He noted the challenges in sustaining car gifts for the recipients due to the increasing number of awardees. “Initially, we awarded cars to the top students, but as the number of deserving students grew, we shifted to providing monetary awards,” Pastor Olukoya said.
The awards program has grown significantly since its early editions. The first event recognized 19 students with car gifts, followed by 15 recipients in the second year. By the third edition, 77 students were awarded N500,000 each, and by the fourth edition, 106 students received similar honors.
Among the FUTA graduates honored were:
- Applied Geology: Isaac Ayomide Oyeniyi, Awosiji Victor
- Building: Oyewole Margaret
- Civil Engineering: Afolabi Kayode, Adeola Oluwaseyi
- Computer Engineering: Isaac Oluwaferanmi
- Crop, Soil, and Pest Management: Adeyemi Opemipo, Adetimeyin Kehinde
- Ecotourism and Wildlife: Precious Adegoke
- Food Science and Technology: Deborah Akande
- Mechanical Engineering: Abraham Isaac, Samuel Ibidapo
- Microbiology: Ibisanmi Tope
- Marine Science and Technology: Daniel Olatunde
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering: Simisola Opaniyi, Origbemisoye Blessing
- Mining Engineering: Victor Emmanuel Akinlosose
- Physiology: Faith Okunola
The ceremony was attended by notable figures including Pastor Olukoya’s wife, Shade, and Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Dapo Abiodun, and Sheriff Oborevwori of Lagos, Ogun, and Delta States, respectively.
In his closing address, Pastor Olukoya emphasized the significance of education in achieving societal success and urged attendees to maximize the opportunities provided by the awards. “Education is fundamental to success. I am incredibly proud of these young scholars and encourage them to continue striving for excellence,” Pastor Olukoya concluded.
