University of Ibadan Engineering Student Bags Second-class Upper Degree, Fulfils Dream of 10 Years

University of Ibadan Engineering Student Bags Second-class Upper Degree, Fulfils Dream of 10 Years

  • A young man celebrated completing his studies at the University of Ibadan from the department of petroleum engineering
  • He shared how he had dreamt of fulfilling his goal for over 10 years, showing his profile from secondary school
  • His story triggered reactions on social media, as many people congratulated the engineering graduate on his academic feat

A Nigerian man, Favourite Adewoyin, signed out of the University of Ibadan (UI) with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering.

Celebrating his academic feat on social media, an excited Favourite shared that he bagged a second-class upper.

A UI student bags degree in petroleum engineering
A UI engineering graduate fulfils his dream as he bags degree. Photo: @crown_wealth_03
Source: Twitter

UI graduate fulfils dream of 10 years

Identified on X as @crown_wealth_03, the engineering scholar celebrated his induction into the profession as he reintroduced himself.

He stated that he had nurtured the dream of over 10 years and expressed gratitude to God for bringing it to fruition.

The man said:

"A dream nurtured for over 10 years. Just a boy from Okeigbo with big dreams… but one thing remains certain: GOD DID!.

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"Reintroducing Favourite Adedamola ADEWOYIN, GMNSE, GNIEE, GMNIPetE Bsc. Petroleum Engineering Second class Honours (UPPER DIVISION) University of Ibadan."
A UI engineering graduate fulfils his dream as he bags degree.
A UI student bags degree in petroleum engineering. Photo: UI
Source: Getty Images

He also posted his profile from his secondary school graduation, where he said he wanted to attend the University of Ibadan ans was seen with an engineering helmet.

His profile read:

"HOBBIES: Reading and Sport Activities
"BEST SUBJECT: Mathematics
"DESIRED CAREER: Mathematician
"DATE OF BIRTH: 20th October, 2003
"HOME TOWN: Okeigbo
"STATE OF ORIGIN: Ondo State
"BEST TEACHER: Mr. Sunday Oladimeji
"BEST FRIEND: Omoloso Tijani Bolaji
"UNIVERSITY OF CHOICE: University of Ibadan, Ibadan Oyo State
"ROLE MODEL: My Mother
"POST HELD IN THE SCHOOL: Laboratory Prefect
"PARTING WORDS: By academic freedom I understand the right to search for the truth and to publish and teach what ones holds to be true. This implies also a duty one must not conceal any part of what one has recognised to be true" Albert Einsten (1879 — 1955)"

See his X post below:

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Netizens celebrate UI petroleum graduate

His story triggered reactions on social media, as many people congratulated the engineering graduate on his academic feat.

@GranitOlamide said:

"Congratulations, brother."

@theonlypaul_ said:

"Congratulations Brother."

@tj_sirheed said:

"Congratulations my bro."

@AdamBolaji11 said:

"Congratulations, bro."

Another University of Ibadan graduate shared how he had planned on graduating with a second-class upper division, but ended up with a first-class

The young man said he fed on the mindset that UI was hard, which made him aim for a 2:1.

He stated that when he got a perfect CGPA in 100-level, he decided to put in more effort and worked towards graduating with a first class.

In a related story, UNILAG's best graduating student shared how he was rejected by the University of Ibadan.

LASU BGS shares admission experience

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the Lagos State University's (LASU) best graduating student opened up about her admission experience.

In an insightful interview with Legit.ng, the young lady shared her admission struggle, experience in school, and future goals.

Source: Legit.ng

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