Benue boy, Odaudu Dan Ogbeche emerges Nigerian Military School’s Overall Best Student

…Wins Chief of Army Staff Award, Multiple Honours

By Ojila Yahaya Monday

A Benue-born student, B/SGT Odaudu Dan Ogbeche Jnr, has emerged as the Overall Best Student of the Nigerian Military School (NMS), Zaria, clinching the prestigious Chief of Army Staff Award and several other honours for outstanding academic and military performance.

Odaudu, who hails from Iga-Okpaya in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, topped his graduating class after an exceptional display of academic excellence, discipline and leadership.

His outstanding performance earned him the school’s highest academic distinction as well as multiple awards, including:

Overall Best Boy in Academics (SS3) – Chief of Army Staff Award
Late Major O.O. Odina Excellence Award for exceptional academic performance
Third Overall Best Boy in Military Training (SS3)
Best Boy in Computer Studies (SS3)
Best Boy in Civic Education (SS3)

In addition to the honours, the outstanding cadet received substantial cash prizes in recognition of his achievements.

Speaking after receiving the awards, Odaudu dedicated the feat to God and expressed gratitude to his parents and the Nigerian Military School authorities.

“I give all the glory to Almighty God for His grace and guidance. I appreciate my parents for their prayers and encouragement. I sincerely thank the Chief of Army Staff and the Commandant of the Nigerian Military School for providing an enabling environment where young people can discover their talents, build character and strive for excellence,” he said.