AFRICA | A brilliant Nigerian man named Tobi Animashaun Ridwan, has emerged as the best-graduating student of his department at Bells University of Technology in Abeokuta, Nigeria, earning a 4.63/5.00 first-class grade.
Tobi who earned his bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning dreamt of achieving a first-class as a young student and went all the way to achieve his dream.
“Achieving First Class Honours with a CGPA of 4.63 feels surreal—and it’s a dream come true! From the beginning of my journey at Bells University of Technology, Ota, my goals were clear,” he posted on Linkedin.
Reflecting on his time at the university, Tobi described his experience as one filled with hard work, personal growth, resilience, and passion.
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He expressed pride in the person he has become and the legacy he is leaving behind. Highlighting some of his achievements, Tobi mentioned his numerous leadership roles and contributions to his department and beyond.
These include serving as Class Representative for four years (2020-2024) and Secretary of the Constitution Review Committee for TIAN (Lagos State Chapter) from 2020 to 2021.
Additionally, he held the roles of Financial Secretary for the university’s Urban and Regional Planning Student Association for two years and Secretary General of TIAN (Lagos State Chapter) from 2021 until his graduation.
Tobi was also Vice President of the Urban and Regional Planning Student Association for two years and organized an AutoCAD Workshop for students from the Colleges of Environmental Sciences (COLENVS), Engineering (COLENG), and Natural and Applied Sciences (COLNAS).
In 2023, he chaired his department’s Election Committee, served as President of the Bells University Student Association, Vice Chairman of the Private University Student Council in Southwest Nigeria, and Chairman of the Bells University of Technology Association of Presidents (BUTAP).
Tobi also convened the inaugural Southwest Leadership Summit, organized the first inter-collegiate debate, and initiated the Green Initiative, a campus tree-planting project.
Tobi stated that these experiences were incredibly fulfilling, yet none of his achievements would have been possible without God’s guidance and the unwavering support of his family, friends, lecturers, and university staff.
In recognition of his academic excellence and leadership, Tobi received the Chief Olusegun Obasanjo Prize for Best Graduating Male Student with Outstanding Academic Performance and Leadership Qualities, as well as the Best Graduating Student award in Urban and Regional Planning.
As he closes this chapter, Tobi shares his excitement for the future, feeling equipped with resilience and ready to take on new challenges in the next phase of his journey.
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