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"Rare Genius": Kwara Boy With 9As in WAEC Bags 15 Awards at School's Graduation, Flaunts Certificates

Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 3:21 PM by Ankrah Shalom

A brilliant Nigerian boy who bagged 9As in 2023 WAEC has secured 15 awards at his school's graduation ceremony
Ololade Adesina was presented the awards during the graduation ceremony of Rehoboth College, Ilorin
The intelligent student was awarded the best student in Data Processing, Civic Education, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, among others

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A Nigerian boy, Ololade Adesina, has been making headlines after securing 15 awards during his school's graduation ceremony.

Ololade, who made 9As in 2023 WAEC, bagged the awards at the 15th graduation ceremony of Rehoboth College, Ilorin.

Kwara boy bags 15 awards in school, 9As in WAEC Photo credit: @premiumtimes
Source: UGC

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Adesina was announced as the best student in Data Processing, Civic Education, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, among others.

He also won Mr Adimula’s award for Best in Mathematics and English Language; Ifeoluwa Tomiwa Makinde’s award for overall Best Student; Mr Alaofin’s award for Best Student in Chemistry; Mr and Mrs Makinwa’s award for Best Student in Economics, as well as Mr Àjàyí’s award for best-graduating student of Rehoboth College.

Adesina shows gratitude to his teachers for his academic success

Speaking on his impressive feat and awards, Adesina thanked his teachers for their commitment to their students' academic success.

He credited them for his success in the WASSCE examinations after bagging nine A1s in the subjects he sat for.

The student noted that his success would not have been possible without the assistance and dedication of his teachers, Premium Times reports.

He reiterated the school's zero tolerance for examination malpractice during internal and external exams.

The event, which several dignitaries graced, also marked the 20th year that Rehoboth College was established.

15-year-old boy clears his WAEC

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a 15-year-old Nigerian, Nnamdi Ugochukwu Obiadigwo, from Anambra, has passed his 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with flying colours. A message sent to Legit.ng showed that the boy got A1 in all nine subjects, including further mathematics, English language, and mathematics.