University of Ibadan Engineering Student Bags First Class With 3.81 CGPA, Emerges Best in Department
- A young Nigerian man went viral as he celebrated the completion of his engineering studies at the University of Ibadan
- He opened up about how he emerged as the best graduating student in the department of Industrial and Production Engineering
- His story drew reactions on social media, as many people congratulated the law graduate on his academic feat
CHECK OUT: How to Start Earning with Copywriting in Just 7 Days โ Even if Youโre a Complete Beginner
A young Nigerian man, Mustopha Adekola, signed out of the University of Ibadan (UI) in grand style.
Celebrating his academic feat on social media, an excited Mustopha shared that he bagged a first-class degree in industrial and production engineering.

Source: UGC
Intelligent man bags UI first-class engineering degree
On his LinkedIn page, Mustopha Adekola shared what he achieved as a student of the University of Ibadan and emerged the best in his department.
He also celebrated his induction into The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers(NIIndE).

Read also
University of Ibadan ex-TESA president who fought for refunds bags 2:1, shares 11 achievements
His LinkedIn post read:
"After five intense, rewarding years at the University of Ibadan, Iโve realized that Industrial Engineering is the discipline of turning "impossible" into "efficient."
"Yesterday, that journey reached a milestone I will carry with me forever: I was officially inducted as a graduate member into The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and The Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers(NIIndE).
"Starting with my 6-months internship at BAT Nigeria Limited where I gained deep insights in manufacturing strategies, quality control & assurance, process optimization, operational efficiency, Integrated Work Systems (IWS), sustainability initiatives, and resource management."
Sharing details about his undergraduate project, he added:
"With the knowledge gained on sustainability initiatives during my internship, I decided to took on the challenge of exploring solution to rural electricity challenges in Nigeria alongside my colleague Emmanuel Oyediran as our final year project which led to explore the topic " ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐, ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป & ๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ผ ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐น๐น ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ก๐ถ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ.

Read also
FUTO optometry graduate who had only As in all her courses from 300-600 level displays results
"This research was nominated as one of the best three in the department where we had to showcase the idea with other best three final year project from other departments in Faculty of Technology.
"This research was strictly supervised and monitored by Oluseye Adebimpe, PhD. Thank you very much for your guidance and mentorship sir.
"Apart from finishing with a CGPA of 3.81/4.0 (First Class Honors), I have demonstrated academic excellence scoring highest mark in top Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering courses.
"Yesterday, I graduated as: Best Graduating Male Student, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering (2024/2025). Overall Best Graduating Student, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering (2024/2025).
"Special thanks to my HOD Victor Oladokun, my lecturers and everyone who has been part of the journey and still part of the journey. As I transition from student to professional engineer, I am eager to bring this blend of academic excellence and industrial experience to the global stage. The goal remains the same: Optimization, Efficiency, and Impact. The work has only just begun!"
Netizens celebrate UI first-class graduate
Oluwapelumi Akinpade said:

Read also
University of Ibadan engineering student bags second-class upper degree, fulfils dream of 10 years
"Congratulations my guy."
Samuel Tella said:
"The journey begins. Excited Post-IPE."
Abdulroqeeb Bakre said:
"Congratulations brother."

Source: Twitter
In a related story, UNILAG's best graduating student shared how he was rejected by the University of Ibadan, while another graduate staged a one-man protest over unemployment.
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.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng