AFRICA | A brilliant Nigerian man bags 4.68 first class degree in Mathematics, earns full internship from Bill Gates foundation
A brilliant Nigerian man named Adedeji Ayomide has defied the odds to graduate with a stellar 4.68 CGPA in Mathematics from the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria.
His remarkable achievement earned him a fully funded internship with the International Centre for Applied Mathematical Modeling and Data Analytics (ICAMMDA), supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
In an interview with Legit.ng, Ayomide described his journey as one marked by resilience and determination.
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“I lost my dad just months before gaining admission to FUOYE,. Adjusting to the new environment was challenging. Financial and emotional struggles made it hard to focus on my studies, and I started with a 3.7 CGPA. But I knew I had to rise above these challenges,” he said.
To fund his education, Ayomide took on various menial jobs while his mother worked tirelessly to provide for his siblings.
Despite these hardships, he adopted new study habits, dedicating long hours to night reading and forming a study group with three like-minded peers. His persistence paid off as he rose to become one of the top three students in his department.
Ayomide’s academic journey reached a turning point when he earned an opportunity to work with ICAMMDA.
His most recent research, focusing on the impact of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) on malaria transmission dynamics in Kebbi State, has fueled his passion for tackling public health challenges in Nigeria.
“I aspire to use data-driven approaches to address infectious diseases like malaria and contribute to the elimination of this scourge in Nigeria,” he said.
Looking to the future, Ayomide plans to combine his expertise in mathematics and data analysis to solve real-world problems in public health.
Beyond his professional goals, he hopes to inspire others and contribute positively to his community. “I want to be a role model, showing young Nigerians that no matter the challenges, perseverance, and hard work can lead to success,” he said.
Ayomide also shared advice for students aspiring toward academic excellence.
“Despite the difficulties in the Nigerian academic environment, stay focused and committed. Work hard, manage your time wisely, and make the most of available resources—whether it’s past questions, online materials, or study groups,” Ayomide advised.
”Seek support from professors and peers, and never forget the God factor. With faith, hard work, and perseverance, all things are possible,” he added.
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