AFRICA | A brilliant Nigerian man named Olasile Paul Oluwatosin has emerged as one of the best graduating students at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), finishing with an outstanding 4.97/5.00 CGPA in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
His journey is powerful proof that academic excellence is not an accident—it is built on consistency, resilience, and a village of support.
Oluwatosin's Story and How He Did It
Olasile began his academic journey at FUTA in 2019, enrolling for a Bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. From his first year, he made a clear decision to maintain excellence,
Across the years, he registered 79 courses, and his results tell a story that few students ever achieve.
He earned 76 As and 3 Bs, never scoring below a B, and ultimately graduated among the top 99.4% of his class.
This level of performance is a testament to discipline, sharp intellect, and the deep commitment expected of scholars in demanding STEM fields.
Alongside his academic performance, Olasile began building a portfolio of hands-on experience. He developed engineering competence through internships, industrial training programs, and real-world exposure.
He also received guidance from academic mentors, especially his project supervisor, Dr. Fidelis Odedishemi Ajibade, whom he thanked for his accessibility and support during his research on:
“Utilization of Biochar Derived from Bitter Leaf Stem for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment.”
Throughout his undergraduate years, Olasile was supported by a long list of prestigious scholarships and awards that both recognized and fueled his brilliance.
Some of these scholarships include the TotalEnergies Undergraduate Scholarship, the NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship, the KPMG Undergraduate Scholarship, the Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI) Scholarship, and the MTN Undergraduate Scholarship.
Olasile also received the Seplat Undergraduate Scholarship, RTEF Undergraduate Scholarship, FSB Undergraduate Scholarship, Foursquare Scholarship, IKODASS Scholarship, and the Florence Agogo Foundation Scholarship
He was also awarded the Cowryrise Ambassador Award, Ondo State Bursary & Scholarship Board Awards (multiple years), and the Folorunsho & Grace Esho Award for the second Graduating Male Student (2024/2025).
These scholarships were not just financial support; they were affirmations of his academic promise and constant motivation to strive for more.
By the time he completed his final year, Olasile had become a symbol of what relentless work and a supportive academic community can achieve. His 4.97 CGPA stands as one of FUTA’s finest academic records.
Sharing his achievement on LinkedIn, he expressed deep gratitude to his parents for their unwavering support, his aunt for encouraging him to maintain academic excellence, and his supervisors and lecturers for shaping his academic journey
He also thanked companies like Thomzay Surveys and PERI Nigeria, where he gained real industry exposure, and every scholarship body that believed in his potential.
Quoting Sir Isaac Newton, he wrote: “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Olasile said he is grateful to everyone who contributed to his success.
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