The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has awarded a ₦30,000 cash prize to its best graduating student, Oluwatoyin, in a ceremony held at the university’s auditorium.
The moment was captured on video and shared on TikTok, sparking reactions from social media users. During the award presentation, a university official handed Oluwatoyin the cash prize, describing it as a “token” of appreciation for her outstanding academic achievement.
The graduate’s mother was present on stage, beaming with pride.While some online users commended the university’s gesture, others expressed mixed reactions about the adequacy of the reward.
“The Mom Is Disappointed” was one of the comments that trailed the video, highlighting differing expectations about the value of such recognition.
