Man Who Applied to University of Ibadan after Completing NYSC Bags First Class in Civil Engineering
- A University of Ibadan (UI) fresh graduate has acquired a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the prestigious institution, graduating with a first-class honours degree
- According to him, his academic exploits began at The Polytechnic Ibadan, where he graduated with 92.5% and emerged as the best graduating student during his Higher National Diploma (HND) programme in 2019
- Years later, he enrolled at UI for his undergraduate studies and signed out in grand style, finishing as the best graduating male student in his department
Ekunnimo Samson Dare, a Nigerian youth, has celebrated completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Ibadan (UI).
Samson graduated with a first-class honours degree, emerging as the best graduating male student of the Department of Civil Engineering for the 2024/2025 session after pulling an impressive graduating average of 94%.
Source: Facebook
UI first-class graduate shares his story
Samson, in a Facebook post, shared his academic story, noting that it all began at The Ibadan Polytechnic, where he completed his HND programme in 2019, finishing as the best graduating student with a graduating average of 92%.
Afterwards, he proceeded for his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme in Enugu state and applied to UI after completing the one-year mandatory exercise.
Samson, who shared his convocation photoshoot, noted that he got into UI via direct entry. Samson stated that his mission at UI was clear, and that was the pursuit of excellence and multiple impact. His Facebook post read:
"Yesterday, I concluded my undergraduate journey at the University of Ibadan as the Best Graduating Male Student, Department of Civil Engineering (2024/2025 Session) with a graduating average of 94%.
"But this journey did not begin here.
"It began at The Polytechnic Ibadan, where I graduated with 92.5%, emerging as the Best Graduating Student during my HND program (2019).
"Even then, excellence for me was never individual, it was collective. I intentionally ensured that my colleagues performed better academically. Through structured tutorials, shared materials, and consistent mentoring, many recorded significant academic improvements. I served as Welfare Director of NICESA, combining academic support with student advocacy.
"After graduation, I proceeded for the National Youth Service Corps in Enugu State. Upon completion of service, I took a bold step through Direct Entry and resumed at the University of Ibadan to pursue my B.Sc. in Civil Engineering.
"The mission remained clear: pursue excellence and multiply impact.
"To be continued..."
Source: Facebook
See his Facebook post below:
University of Ibadan graduate celebrated online
Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the UI graduate's post below:
Joy Ezeigbo Ojeh said:
"Congratulations 🎈 Mr. Samson! More Grace."
Nafisat Ronke said:
"Congratulations to you, greater heights inshallah."
Akangbe Johnson said:
"Congratulations on your incredible achievement."
Ujata Gideon said:
"Congratulations my former roommate and a unique brother, God bless you richly."
Gbolagade Yusuff said:
"Congratulations to you dearest brother, many success ahead for you in this life."
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a female shoemaker had graduated with a first-class degree in engineering from the University of Ibadan.
UI student bags first-class in civil engineering
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a University of Ibadan civil engineering student who won three scholarships had graduated with a first-class degree.
The fresh graduate celebrated her graduation on X, joking about not using her sister's academic gown this time, but hers, which was rightly given to her.
She stated that she graduated as the best graduating female student in both her department and faculty for the 2024/2025 academic session. She was on the Dean's Honour list from 2021 to 2025 and also won the Arokodare Prize for best penultimate student in civil engineering in 2024.
Source: Legit.ng
