AFRICA | 24-year-old Nigerian man bags first-class degree in Law at University of Cambridge, graduates as the only black student in his set.
A 24-year-old Nigerian, Oluwatobi Olasunkanmi, has achieved success by graduating with a first-class bachelor’s degree in Law from the prestigious University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Notably, he was the only black student in his graduating class, making his accomplishment even more remarkable.
In recognition of his outstanding academic performance, Oluwatobi was awarded the William Charnley Prize, an esteemed award given to the top-performing first-class Law graduate at Hughes Hall, one of the colleges at Cambridge.
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Additionally, he received the E.M. Burnett Prizes for earning the highest marks in two university-wide papers.
In a formal congratulatory letter dated June 26, 2015, Dr. Philip Johnson, Senior Tutor at Hughes Hall, lauded Olasunkanmi’s achievements. He wrote, “Many congratulations on obtaining the best Hughes Hall First Class in your BA in Law. In recognition, the College has awarded you with the William Charnley Prize.”
Oluwatobi’s father, Senator Akinlabi Olasunkanmi, who previously served as Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development, expressed immense pride in his son’s achievements for not only making himproud but his home country proud.
“My joy is not just because he is my son, but because he has represented Nigeria well by bringing home a laurel, manifesting in the best First Class Prize in Law,” Senator Olasunkanmi said.
During his time at Cambridge, Oluwatobi was actively involved in extracurricular activities. He served as the President of the Junior Common Room (JCR) and the Middle/Graduate Common Room, as well as the President of the Cambridge University Law Society.
Oluwatobi’s accomplishments also earned him multiple prestigious scholarships as a student, including the Foundation Scholarship, Squire Scholarship, and the President’s Award.
He was also elected as a Senior Scholar, a testament to his outstanding academic and extracurricular contributions.
Currently, Oluwatobi is pursuing a Master of Laws (LLM) degree at Harvard Law School in Massachusetts, USA, furthering his legal education and career aspirations.
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