Nigerian Born Student Speaker Graduates From US Varsity

Nigerian-born Priscilla Ene Idoko has graduated from the prestigious University of Wisconsin, United States of America (USA) in a grand style as student speaker.

Priscilla graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration majoring in Economics and minoring in African American studies.

About 700 graduates gathered in the Kolf Sports Center for UW-Oshkosh’s fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, as it was the 59th mid-year ceremony.

Ene ‘Priscilla’ Idoko was the student speaker. She started at UWO as a 16-year-old, coming from Nigeria and she is a daughter of Mr Chris & Mrs Carolyn Idoko.

“Today is a good day,” said Ene Idoko. “I add that this year is a good year. My college days, as pivotal as they have been, have challenged me to become the best version of myself in the midst of incessant change and I hope they have been for you as well.”

Speaking about the graduation, the joyful father, Mr Chris Idoko, said: “To the glory of God my angel graduated from the College of Business [Economics Major and African American Studies Minor] “CUM LAUDE” from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, United States of America. She represented Nigeria and Africa well as she was the Student Speaker [Valedictorian] for the convocation. Continue to soar higher my angel and make impact in the world. May God continue to uplift you. Your mum and I and the entire family are indeed blessed, you made us proud. Naija no dey carry last.”

While in school, she served as the president of the African-American studies club and vice president of the Economics Students club.

She’s also a member of black students union and international students association as well as the divine voices of the Valley Gospel Choir.

In February 2022, she won the Oshkosh 94 student leadership award for continuing efforts to advance the standing and enhance the experiences of African American students. She presented her research at the National Council for Black Studies Conference in March 2023.

Ene Idoko is a dedicated student and has worked diligently to create a worthwhile experience for herself in college while continuing to grow as a person.

Following the commencement, she plannned to get a few years of work experience before going back to school to earn her Master’s degree.