AFRICA | A 21-year-old Nigerian man named Oyewale Malik Tomilola has graduated with an impressive first-class degree in Biochemistry from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Nigeria, earning a remarkable 4.52 cumulative grade point average (CGPA).
Malik described his academic journey as one marked by resilience and discipline, attributing his achievement to the unwavering support of his mother.
Raised on the values of hard work and faith, Malik shared that he did not just dream of success — he worked towards it each day, pushing through every challenge, one lecture, one exam, and one prayer at a time.
Through sleepless nights and academic pressures, his mother remained his strongest support system, constantly praying, encouraging, and making sacrifices so he could reach heights she wanted for him
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According to Malik, her strength became his silent motivation, helping him remain focused even when things felt difficult.
His efforts were recognized throughout his time at the university. Malik was honored multiple times by the LAUTECH Muslim Graduates Association (LAUMGA) for his excellence. He was awarded the best Level Muslim Student in Biochemistry from his third to his final year,
Reflecting on the journey, Malik said that though there were difficult days, the values instilled in him and the love of his mother kept him grounded.
In another story, a brilliant Nigerian man named Toyosi Oladele has bagged an Accounting degree with first-class honors at the University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Toyosi bagged his bachelor’s degree in Accounting at the University of Lagos with remarkable first-class honors. He shared hi achievement of bagging the degree on his Linkein stating that he successfully graduated.
He mentioned that it was not easy juggling her academics with his leadership positions and work, but he is glad to have been able to achieve success. Read more about Toyosi HERE.
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