UNILAG Graduate Who Was an Average Student in Secondary School Graduates With High CGPA
- A young Nigerian man who used to be an average student during his secondary school days went viral online
- The individual, who recently graduated from the University of Lagos, shared the high CGPA he achieved
- He also posted a screenshot of his result from the school portal to prove his CGPA and the claims of being an average student
A UNILAG graduate who was an average student in secondary school has gone viral online after graduating with a high CGPA.
He shared his story on social media, posting a screenshot as evidence to show he was an average student.
Source: Twitter
UNILAG graduate earns two degrees
The individual, @yomsdirect, also shared a screenshot of his student profile from the UNILAG portal, which showed his impressive CGPA.
He mentioned that he holds two degrees and runs a business, and despite his history of being an average student in secondary school, he still achieved a high CGPA, highlighting it in the post.
He wrote:
"I was an average student in secondary school. Today, I have two degrees, both Second Class Upper."
Source: Twitter
Speaking about the business he ran while studying and the grade he graduated with from the University of Lagos, he added:
"I studied Law while running a business and still graduated with 4.02."
As he shared his story, he offered advice to people, urging them not to let their past define their future and emphasising the importance of hard work.
His statement:
"This is proof that growth is real and consistency works. Never let your past limit your future. #UNILAGConvocation"
Reactions as UNILAG graduate shares his results
@Diamond22334 wrote:
"But Yomsdirect no be small brand for educational consultancy Big ups man."
@Ayimmjnr noted:
"Congratulations 🎉 Glad you changed the narrative."
@your_fav_ella said:
"Congratulations.🎊 Not by business but I’m just curious, you started the business in 300l🥇
@Yournamemedia
stressed:
"What does average mean?"
@olukoya_esupofo shared:
"Yomsdirect, Number 1. You have earned your title as one of the best educational brands UNILAG ever produced. Greater heights Baba."
@Max_joe0 wrote:
"Congratulations boss Inspiring story plus your resilient efforts in helping freshers navigate their way. Thank you for also helping me too when I was an aspirants too."
@thelee001 asked:
"What was the first degree?"
@IfedolapoKareem added:
"Congratulations Yoms. I thank God he bless you with good friends and family to support you."
@Ofilisabishaaa added:
"Omo iya miiii You try jareeee. Congratulations."
The story of the UNILAG student who claimed he was an average student during his secondary school days but defied the odds to graduate with a high CGPA caught people’s attention, and Legit.ng reached out to him to share more about his interesting story.
Speaking specifically about how he came to the conclusion that he was an average student, he had this to say:
“When I describe myself as an ‘average student’ in secondary school, I mean that I lacked direction, discipline, and a clear sense of purpose at that time. My priorities were not academic. I was more interested in playing and distractions than studying.”
“My father made enormous efforts to guide us. He read with us late into the night, sometimes even waking us at midnight to study, because he genuinely wanted the best for us. However, despite his dedication, I was not internally motivated. As the saying goes, you can lead a horse to water, but you cannot force it to drink. That perfectly described my situation.”
“Instead of focusing on my books, I diverted my attention to irrelevant things. Even discipline and punishment did not immediately change my attitude. As a result, when tests and examinations came, my performance was mostly average or below average. In a class of about twenty students, I often ranked around 17th.”
“During periods when class positions were no longer used, my overall scores were typically around 50% or less. Report card collection days were particularly difficult for me because I already knew what to expect, and they often came with disappointment, reprimands, and punishment at home.”
Legit.ng pushed further with questions, asking if he ever had doubts about himself due to his past academic performance.
He explained:
“Yes, I did doubt myself at some point, largely because of my past academic experiences. When I gained admission in 2014, I was uncertain about how I would perform at the university level. That doubt was heightened by the fact that I did not get my preferred course. I wanted to study Law, but I was instead offered History and Strategic Studies.”
“At the time, I accepted the course with the intention of rewriting JAMB while in my first year. Studying a course I had little interest in, combined with the pressure of preparing for another entrance examination, affected my academic focus and performance during that period. It was mentally draining to be uncertain about my abilities while trying to plan an academic restart.”
“Even after I eventually found my footing, I still carried a lingering belief that I was not academically strong. That is why I tried to start studying at the beginning of each semester.”
“During my second degree, this mindset became particularly dominant in my 300 and 400 levels. At that stage, I began recording GPAs as low as 3.8 and sometimes even below. Those results made me increasingly skeptical about my abilities, and I started to question whether I was truly capable of sustaining academic excellence.”
“At a point, I was close to losing sight of my original goal of graduating with nothing less than a 4.0 because I never aimed for a first class, even though there were semesters when I had first class results. I began to mentally adjust my expectations, telling myself that finishing with a 3-point-something, as long as it remained a Second Class Upper, would be acceptable.”
He further explained how he felt when he eventually saw his final CGPA at the prestigious university.
“Seeing my final CGPA on the school portal was deeply fulfilling. From the beginning, my personal goal was to graduate with nothing less than a 4.0, and finishing with a 4.02 felt like a quiet confirmation that the effort, discipline, and persistence were worth it.”
“What made the experience even more meaningful was the fact that I was running a business while studying Law, two demanding commitments that required constant balance and sacrifice. It was not easy, and there were moments of exhaustion and doubt, but I remained intentional about my time and priorities.”
“I am aware of people who graduated with a Second Class Upper in their first degree but struggled significantly during their second degree in Law, sometimes ending up with carryovers or a Second Class Lower. That, however, was not my experience.”
“This outcome made me realize that with the right mindset, discipline, consistency, and self belief, past academic labels do not define one’s future. What truly matters is the willingness to stay focused, adapt, and keep pushing, even when the journey becomes demanding.”
On advice to students who believe their secondary school results define them, he said:
“My advice to students who believe their secondary school results define them is simple. They do not. I am a clear example of that. Being an average or below average student at one stage of life does not mean you lack intelligence or potential. It often means you lacked direction, discipline, or the right mindset at that time.”
“Secondary school was a phase where I was unserious and lacked direction. Yet, those results did not stop me from eventually earning two degrees, including a demanding second degree in Law, and graduating with strong results. What changed was not my brain, but my mindset, habits, and sense of purpose.”
“Students must understand that academic growth is not always instant. It is progressive. Once you take responsibility for your learning, start early, stay consistent, and refuse to be limited by past labels, your results will begin to reflect that effort.”
“Your past results may explain where you were, but they do not determine where you can go. With the right mindset, discipline, and persistence, you can completely rewrite your academic story.”
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In a similar story, Legit.ng recently reported that a UNILAG graduate, Eniola Awosika, shared his school story online. He said he started with a low 2.85 GPA but worked hard and finished with a 4.16 GPA.
UNILAG lady graduates as top finance student
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a young lady, Oluwaseyi Ogunfunminiyi, graduated as the best student in the Department of Finance at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
She achieved an impressive CGPA of 4.95 out from 5.00 and shared her results from her first year to her final year online.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
