A Nigerian man who failed JAMB 4 times finally bags 4.97/5.00 first-class in Mathematics, wins overall best student award.
A brilliant Nigerian man named Ayodeji Akinsanya who who faced the challenge of failing the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exam four times, has finally achieved an incredible academic feat.
Ayodeji graduated with a first-class degree in Mathematics from the University of Ilorin, Southwest Nigeria, with an outstanding cumulative grade point average of 4.97/5.00, earning him the title of overall best-graduating student.
In a celebratory LinkedIn post, Ayodeji reflected on his academic journey, acknowledging the numerous setbacks he encountered along the way.
He said after graduating from high school, he wrote the JAMB exam four times before finally securing admission to study Mathematics, his dream course. Despite these initial challenges, his university years were marked by remarkable achievements.
Ayodeji expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support he received from family, friends, lecturers, and mentors, whose guidance and encouragement helped him reach this milestone. He highlighted the privilege of meeting many supportive individuals along the journey.
During his time as a student, Ayodeji maintained a perfect GPA of 5.00/5.00 for six consecutive semesters and was recognized as the Best Graduating Student in the Department of Mathematics, the Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Physical Sciences, and the Overall Best Graduating Student of his class.
In addition to his academic success, Ayodeji co-authored three academic papers that have been accepted for publication and received prestigious scholarships from the MTN Foundation and FSB.
Looking to the future, Ayodeji expressed excitement for the next chapter of his life noting that he anticipates what the future holds and is ready for the next adventure ahead.
