AFRICA | 20-year-old Nigerian Lady bags bachelor’s degree in English with 4.62 first-class, wins best graduating student award.
20-year-old, Oluwateniola Faderera Adeniyi, has graduated with a first-class degree in English, achieving an impressive 4.62 CGPA from Redeemer’s University, Nigeria.
Her outstanding performance earned her the title of Best Graduating Student in the English Department, with a Literature Emphasis.
Faderera also emerged as the second-best graduating student in the overall department and was recognized as the Best Library User among the 2024 graduating class. She shared her achievements on Instagram, celebrating her success and expressing gratitude for the journey.
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In an interview with Legit Nigeria, she attributed her accomplishments to the values of hard work and determination instilled in her family.
Faderera credited her parents, emphasizing their role in nurturing her sense of discipline. “My parents are not the type to welcome excuse, it doesn’t even pass with my daddy. Knowing that, I just knew that I had no excuse to give myself for not doing well.
Reflecting on her motivation, Faderera shared that during her first semester in university, she noticed that the best-performing students enjoyed the same holiday period as everyone else.
This realization pushed her to make the most of her time in school. Additionally, her aspiration to become a lecturer motivated her to excel academically, as she wanted to set an example of excellence for future students.
Faderera’s academic journey was not without its challenges. In 2019, she faced an initial setback when she was denied admission by JAMB. Undeterred, she found her passion in studying English and decided to pursue her dream.
However, during her 300-level second-semester exams, she faced a heartbreaking loss: the passing of her younger sister due to leukemia. Her parents withheld the news until she finished her exams, but she discovered it on the last day.
Despite the emotional turmoil in her final year, Faderera persevered with the support of her family and friends. She also balanced her academics with her passion for sports, particularly table tennis.
Her commitment to excellence did not go unnoticed. Faderera was elected Vice-President of the English Department’s Student Association, a position she earned effortlessly due to her academic standing.
She was also awarded a scholarship in her sophomore year, which she described as a testament to her hard work.
“My academic excellence had brought me so much goodness. I got a scholarship from my school in my sophomore. Respect from lecturers and students. I became the Vice-President of my department’s Student Association without so much hassle because of my academic excellence,” she noted.
Looking ahead, Faderera aspires to become a distinguished teacher and writer, aiming to promote African literature on a global scale. She also dreams of venturing into sports journalism and becoming a polyglot.
Her advice to students is to find joy in their pursuits: “Don’t do it for anyone else; let yourself be your motivation,” Faderera said.
”It’s not by force to excel academically, but it does open doors. However, academic excellence alone isn’t enough—your character matters too. Above all, love what you do and find joy in it so that your efforts won’t be wasted,” she added.
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