University of Ibadan 1st-Class Graduate Who Represented Nigeria in China Shares Experience For NYSC

University of Ibadan 1st-Class Graduate Who Represented Nigeria in China Shares Experience For NYSC

  • A University of Ibadan graduate earned First Class Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • He highlighted experience in power systems, renewable energy, embedded systems, and automation while seeking a NYSC placement
  • His post attracted congratulatory reactions as he sought opportunities in oil, gas, and energy industries

A graduate of the University of Ibadan (UI), Moses Tijesuni Samuel, has taken to social media to highlight his academic achievements and professional experience as he seeks a suitable National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) placement.

Sharing a post on X (formerly Twitter), Samuel reintroduced himself to social media users.

UI graduate moses tijesuni samuel speaks about NYSC placement
UI graduate Moses Tijesuni Samuel bags first class. Photo credit: tmoses_062/X
Source: Twitter

He announced that he graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Samuel noted that he has practical experience in power systems, renewable energy, embedded systems, and automation. These are areas considered to be critical to Nigeria’s energy and technology sectors.

Legit.ng had previously reported that the UI graduate represented Nigeria in China during a global competition.

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His recent post is aimed at securing an NYSC placement aligned with his technical skills and career interests, particularly in the oil and gas, energy, and automation industries.

The NYSC programme is a mandatory one-year national service for Nigerian graduates, and many participants seek placements that align with their academic background and career aspirations.

University of Ibadan graduate bags first classm with hope for NYSC placement
A University of Ibadan graduate earns First Class Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Photo credit: tmoses_062/X
Source: Twitter

In the post, he wrote:

“Reintroducing: Moses Tijesuni Samuel, GMNSE
First Class Honours, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Ibadan
Hands-on experience in Power Systems, Renewable Energy, Embedded Systems & Automation.
Currently seeking NYSC placement in Oil & Gas, Energy, Automation.”

See his X post below:

Reactions to UI graduate's NYSC placement decision

Some of the comments are below.

@ajibola_fw commented:

"Oluwa Mega Ogo buruku buruku. One of my Academic Support pillars. Top guy for real. Up up way Insha Allah."

@_bench3D said:

"Mega Mega... ahead ahead, congratulations bro."

@denedo_tega said:

"Congratulations my bro! This is the start of bigger things to come. Keep soaring."

@Ochukks_da_kidd wrote:

"Proof that consistency and resilience win. You really did that, bro. First class and fully deserved. More wins loading."

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@Thormmie_001 stated:

"First class, Electrical Engineering! I celebrate grace. Congratulations man! In few months time, I’ll be recreating this by God’s grace."

Ex-TESA UI president bags second class upper

In a related story, James Oluwadamilare Ajayi, the immediate past president of TESA UI, celebrated graduating from the University of Ibadan with a Second Class Upper degree in Agricultural and Environmental Engineering and a 3.16/4.0 CGPA.

While marking the milestone, he highlighted 11 achievements recorded during his tenure, including launching the first TESA website, organising key faculty events, securing internships and sponsorships, and winning awards.

Read the full story HERE.

UI law student denied visa bags first-class

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a UI law student, Grace Fadugba, graduated with a first-class degree seven years after her US visa was denied twice.

Celebrating her academic feat on X, an excited Grace said that about seven years ago, she was depressed after her US study visa applications were rejected twice.

Source: Legit.ng

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