The Faculty of Science, University of Lagos, has honoured two of its students, Haroun Adebakin and Samuel Badekale, for achieving a historic feat: graduating with a perfect CGPA of 5.00 in the 2023/2024 academic session.
The students from the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, University of Lagos, were presented with the prestigious Plaque of Honour, by the Dean, Faculty of Science, Prof. Olayinka Asekun. The presentation was at the Faculty of Science 2025 Hooding ceremony, which was part of the UNILAG 55th Convocation ceremonies held at the Staff School Hall on Monday.
Adebakin, who expressed his gratitude and joy, said: “I feel very happy and elated to be graduating with this feat. I’m very grateful to God and glad for this opportunity. It’s a privilege to be one of the world’s best graduating students with a perfect CGPA of 5.00.”
He urged his fellow students never to give up on their dreams regardless of their circumstances.
“To my fellow youths, I would say never give up. Keep striving for success and find a supportive environment around you. Irrespective of your background or the environment you’ve grown in, irrespective of any limiting factors, you’ve got your own God-given talents. Believe in them, nurture them, and find the right mindset. Keep going, never give up, and put in the work. You’ll be successful,” he advised.
For Samuel Badekale, the achievement was equally momentous and served as a personal fulfillment of a long-held dream. “I feel very glad to find that the dream has finally been realised,” he said. “This is just the beginning for me. I’m very glad to receive all of these prizes and awards, but it’s also a call to action. As much as I feel good, I realise that this success sets a standard, one I must strive to uphold as I move forward.”
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