University of Ibadan Student Who Had Attended Polytechnic Bags Another First Class in Engineering

• 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 had earlier bagged a first class in the same course from the Lagos State Polytechnic
• His story triggered reactions on social media, as many people congratulated the engineering graduate on his academic feat

A young Nigerian man, Isaac Olalekan Ojo, signed out of the University of Ibadan (UI) in grand style.

Celebrating his academic feat on social media, an excited Isaac shared that he bagged a first-class degree in electrical and electronics engineering from UI.

UI engineering student bags first class

Identified on X as @Isaac_Jitschak, the engineering graduate shared that he had bagged a National Diploma from the Lagos State Polytechnic where he bagged a first class in electrical and electronics engineering.

Celebrating his second milestone, he announced that he also bagged a first class in the same course from the University of Ibadan.

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The scholar said:

"Once, lucky. Twice, consistency. Introducing: Isaac Olalekan OJO (GMNSE, GMNIEE). 2026 - BSc., Electrical/Electronic Engr., University of Ibadan, First Class Honors (3.67/4.00). 2018 - OND, Electrical/Electronic Engr, Lagos State Polytechnic, First Class Honors."

In a chat with Legit.ng, Isaac shared how hw bagged a first class from UI.

He said:

"There were a number of factors that helped me bag a first class from the prestigious University of Ibadan. The first and most important to me is God. I believe He orchestrated every other factor to work in my favor. He provided the shift in my mindset and the belief that this was attainable. He was the light I saw ahead when I was surrounded by a thick dark cloud. God has been really good to me.

"Another help I got was from the Stockdale Paradox. It taught me that I must retain unwavering faith that I will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties, and at the same time, confront the most brutal facts of my current reality, whatever that may be.

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"With clarity of purpose, unwavering faith, focus, determination and brutal honesty to myself, the target was reached."

See his X post below:

Netizens celebrate UI first-class engineering graduate

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

@johntosin500 said:

"Congratulations to you big iclef."

@tweetsbyoba said:

"Congrats my brother, we are going higher."

@facklays said:

"Congratulations to you once more my brr."

@Mhistermhan said:

"Massive respect for Iclef. Massive respect."

Another electronics and electrical engineering graduate, who topped the 2025 class, Hammed Abdullah, shared how he decided to study the course.

He said in the Legit.ng interview:

"Truthfully, Electrical Engineering was never the plan. I had always wanted to study Chemical Engineering as I loved Chemistry all through secondary school. Then I represented Nigeria at the International Physics Olympiad in Lisbon in 2018, and people around me started pushing me toward Physics-related fields.

"But the real turning point came on the day I went to register for JAMB. I was told the University of Ibadan does not offer Chemical Engineering. I simply told the person helping me to pick any engineering course, and he mentioned Electrical and Electronic Engineering. That was it.

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“A spontaneous decision that turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened to me. As for my parents, they were supportive. They trusted me and believed that wherever I put my energy, I would give it my best. That trust meant everything.”

In a related story, UNILAG's best graduating student, who got a perfect 5.0/ 5.0 CGPA, 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