Sopuluchukwu, the elegant and brilliant daughter of renowned public policy analyst and media columnist Magnus Onyibe, is being celebrated by her father for successfully completing a Master’s degree in Financial Innovation and Technology (MFIT) from the prestigious Queen’s University in Canada.
Currently a software engineer with the SunLife Group in Canada, Sopuluchukwu previously earned a degree in Computer Science from the University of Guelph, also in Canada. Now equipped with an MFIT degree, she possesses a rare combination of expertise in both finance and technology—highly valuable in today’s digital economy, where financial innovations are key drivers of business transformation.
Although she completed the program in December last year, her graduation ceremony took place on Thursday, June 26. Present at the event were her mother, Helen, and her younger sister, Ebubechukwu, who works with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Los Angeles and is preparing to begin law school in California in the next academic session.
A celebratory dinner was held in her honor at Muni Robata, a Japanese restaurant in downtown Toronto. Friends and family praised Sopuluchukwu’s hard work, determination, and resilience in completing the demanding program with distinction.
During the dinner, her father, Magnus Onyibe, reminded her that “the reward for hard work is more work,” and encouraged her to consider pursuing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence (AI). His suggestion was met with a mix of applause and gentle resistance. However, he emphasized that the decision ultimately rests with Sopuluchukwu, expressing full confidence in her ability to critically evaluate her options and make the choice that best aligns with her goals.
In anticipation of her approval, her father plans to obtain a PhD application form for her of which she has the option to use it now.
The evening was filled with laughter, heartfelt speeches, and fond memories shared among Sopuluchukwu and her friends. It was a fitting celebration for a young woman who is focused, graceful, and full of candor.
The occasion also served as a moment of gratitude—to thank God for making it possible for Sopuluchukwu, her family, and friends to witness this achievement and to ask for continued grace and favor from the Most High.