AFRICA | A brilliant Nigerian lady named Ozioma Soludo, has graduated from Nile University, Nigeria, with a bachelor’s degree in Law, achieving an outstanding 4.96 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) out of 5.00.
Her exceptional academic performance earned her a partial scholarship to pursue a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree.
In addition to Ozioma achievements, she was also named the Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Law and other notable awards. In an interview with Punch, she expressed that her success did not come as a surprise because she had diligently worked for it.
”For me, making a first-class degree is a validation that at the end, dreams do come true and Allah listens if you truly put your heart to it.”” she said.
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Ozioma had initially set a goal to graduate with a perfect 5.0 CGPA. While she maintained a perfect score for four out of five years, she ultimately fell just short of her goal. However, she remains proud and grateful for how close she came to achieving it.
After earning her Bachelor’s degree, Ozioma proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, a mandatory professional training institution that qualifies law graduates to practice as solicitors of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
In 2022, she graduated with honors and was called to the Nigerian Bar, marking another milestone in her legal career.
With the partial scholarship she received for her academic excellence, Ozioma returned to Nile University in 2023 to pursue a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree.
She specialized in Energy Law and Natural Policy, earning her Master’s degree with Distinction.
Looking ahead, Ozioma’s ambition is to become a judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where she hopes to contribute to global legal discourse and uphold international justice.
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