AFRICA | 19-year-old Nigerian Lady bags 4.64 first-class degree in Software Engineering, wins best student award.
19 years old, Ofili Onyinye has achieved an outstanding milestone by graduating with a first-class degree in Software Engineering, boasting a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.64 from the Admiralty University of Nigeria, Delta State.
Her remarkable performance earned her the title of best-graduating student in her department and faculty.
Sharing her inspiring journey on LinkedIn, Onyinye recounted how her academic path began with the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) program at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
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She credits this foundational year as a critical stepping stone to her future achievements. Onyinye’s transition from health sciences to Software Engineering was both bold and challenging.
Starting directly in her second year (200 level), Onyinye initially ended with a 2:1 CGPA, leaving her with limited time to turn her academic dreams into reality. The journey was overwhelming, compounded by persistent self-doubt.
“One question kept driving me forward: What would happen if you don’t give up?” she said. Despite fears and struggles, Onyinye chose perseverance, dedicating herself to relentless studying, prayer, and personal growth.
Onyinye’s achievement, she emphasized, goes beyond being another “first-class graduate from a private university” story. It stands as a testament to the transformative power of resilience, dedication, and unwavering commitment.
She believes that where perseverance meets passion, possibilities are boundless. As one of the top 1% of the 2024 graduating class of Admiralty University, Onyinye expressed gratitude to God for providing her with the strength, consistency, and determination to succeed.
She also thanked her family, friends, professors, and mentors for their unwavering support throughout her journey.
Looking to the future, Onyinye is eager to explore opportunities where she can apply her skills and contribute to meaningful innovations in the rapidly evolving tech industry.
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