AFRICA | A young Nigerian man builds his GPA from 3.96 to 4.56 in final year, earns first-class degree in Electrical Engineering
A determined Nigerian man named, Dayyabu Abdulrazak, has achieved an extraordinary academic feat at Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria.
Starting with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.96, he worked tirelessly to raise it to an impressive 4.56, earning a first-class degree in Electrical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria.
Sharing his journey on LinkedIn, Abdulrazak reflected on the struggles and challenges he faced at the beginning of his academic pursuit. Despite encountering setbacks, including two carryovers, he persevered and ultimately graduated with honors.
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”Happy to share my journey from a 3.96 CGPA with two carryovers to becoming a First-Class Graduate in Electrical Engineering with a remarkable 4.56 CGPA,” Abdulrazak shared, describing his achievement as a testament to resilience and determination.
His story serves as a source of inspiration, encouraging others to remain steadfast in the face of difficulties. “When challenges arise, choose to reorient yourself, start anew, and push forward,” Abdulrazak advised.
“No matter how impossible things may seem, stay committed to your goals, and you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve,” he added.
Abdulrazak expressed gratitude for the lessons learned and the personal growth he experienced throughout his academic journey.
In another story, a determined Nigerian lady named Ebiomofari Omowumi Janet worked her way up from a grade point average 1.59 in her first year to achieve a perfect 5.00 grade point average. She earned a first-class degree in Agricultural Science from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
In a Twitter post, Janet shared her story, revealing how she initially struggled during her first year. Though she was not a poor student, she failed two courses miserably, starting with a 1.3 GPA in her first semester. One of the courses was later upgraded to a “C,” raising her GPA to 1.59.
Janet also faced challenges beyond academics, including financial difficulties and health issues, which led her into depression. Read more about Janet HERE.
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