Nigerian students are striving harder than ever to gain global recognition, making the nation proud by winning prestigious awards and laurels worldwide. In an uplifting development, a Nigerian student from the University of Ibadan and former President of the Association of Veterinary Medicine Students, Ahmed Saheed Olaide, has been announced as the winner of the World Veterinary Association Global Veterinary Award.
Mr. Ahmed has been named the Veterinary Student of the Year 2025, according to an email from Mrs. Magda Lourenço, the Executive Manager of the World Veterinary Association. His winnings include a cash prize among other valuable gifts. Mr. Ahmed is expected to travel to Washington, D.C., USA, to attend the WVAC 2025/AMA Convention, where he will officially receive the award.
The Onísápá of lsapa, in Ogbomoso South Local Government, His Royal Majesty, Oba Bólárìnwá Ezekiel Olajide (Olajide I), has congratulated Mr. Ahmed Saheed Olaide on his remarkable achievement. The monarch expressed immense pride in Mr. Ahmed, describing him as a highly dedicated and serious student committed to elevating Nigeria’s profile internationally.
“As far as I know, Mr. Ahmed is a reliable and focused individual who is poised to raise the bar for veterinary practice globally,” the Onísápá stated. He further encouraged Mr. Ahmed to continue flying the Nigerian flag high with intelligence and integrity on the global stage.
The royal father also called on the Oyo State Governor and President Bola Tinubu to provide more support and recognition to exceptional students like Mr. Ahmed. He emphasized that incentivizing and encouraging such talented youths will further inspire them to promote Nigeria’s image positively across the world.
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