Cotabateño excels in academics abroad

Dr. Ramjie Y. Odin

A Cotabateñohas received one of the highest academic distinctions abroad.

Born and raised in Cotabato City and of Maguindanaon descent, Dr. Ramjie Yusoph Odin received the H.S. Swingle Award for Outstanding Doctoral Student in Auburn University, USA in December 2017.

Dr. Odin, who finished Doctor of Philosophy in Fisheries and Applied Aquaculture, was still in awe with the achievement he obtained in the United States.

He said that the Swingle Award is a highly anticipated recognition desired by both graduate students and professors abroad.

Now back to his beloved hometown, he wishes to serve his fellow Cotabateños and may be considered as an inspiration to everyone to be at their best at all times in order to reach their goals.

At present, he returned to Mindanao State Unibversity - Maguindanao where he teaches and performs his obligations as a reseacher. He also hopes to train his fellows to become experts in the same field.

Proud and happy, Cotabato City Mayor Atty. Frances Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi congratulated Dr. Odin for his remarkable achievement.

The lady mayor is also confident to share that Cotabateños can actually compete anywhere even in an international academic arena.

She said "Kaya ng Cotabateño"  as she also she expressed her utmost support to those who aspire to enhance their potentials in their chosen fields. (COTABATO CITY GOVERNMENT – MINDANAO EXPOSE’)