AFRICA | A brilliant Isarinade Ayodeji Felix has achieved remarkable success, earning a First-Class degree in Pure and Applied Mathematics from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Nigeria.
Ayodeji also earned a ₦500,000 scholarship award for his outstanding academic achievement.
Ayodeji's Story and How He Did It
In 2018, Ayodeji began his academic journey at LAUTECH enrolling for a bachelors degree in Pure and Applied Mathematics, a passion he developed from secondary school.
Six years later, in 2024, he graduated among the top 1% of his class, achieving a remarkable first class honors, an achievement he shared on Linkedin.
Throughout his time at LAUTECH, Ayodeji was more than just a student, he was a mentor, leader, and advocate for excellence. He regularly organized tutorials for students in his faculty, driven by his desire to see others excel regardless of their backgrounds.
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His leadership also extended beyond academics. Ayodeji served as Attorney General of the Liberal Movement, a socio-political organization on campus, and previously contested for the Students’ Union President position.
He was also the Director of Training and Resourcefulness at the LAUTECH Drug-Free Club and Chairman of the Nigerian Youth for Peace Initiatives (NYPI), Osun State Chapter, reflecting his commitment to good governance, peace, and community development.
Balancing these numerous responsibilities with his studies, he admits, was no small task.
“Combining academics and leadership was a herculean journey. But I believed strongly that there’s no excuse for failure. Every sleepless night, every early morning study session, it was all worth it,”he shared.
In recognition of his exceptional academic record and leadership, Ayodeji received the Outstanding (First-Class) Graduates Competition Award, organized by the Great Ife Alumni Modakeke Branch (GIAMB).
The award, sponsored by Alhaji (Dr.) Murthada Adeyemi Adeniji, Managing Director and CEO of Starlink Global & Ideal Limited, came with a ₦500,000 scholarship to support his further studies.
For Ayodeji, the award was more than just financial support, it was a symbol of validation.
“This award is one of the rewards for countless sleepless nights and relentless hard work. It reminds me that dedication truly pays off. I dedicate it to every student who still believes there’s a positive reward in education despite the ‘School Na Scam’ campaign,” he wrote.
He expressed heartfelt gratitude to God, his parents and siblings, his secondary school mathematics teacher who sparked his passion for the subject, and his LAUTECH mentors.
Looking ahead, Ayodeji hopes to inspire more young Nigerians to pursue excellence in education, service, and nation-building.
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