University of Ibadan Law Graduate Bags First Class Despite Failing Courses Each Semester
- A University of Ibadan law graduate said he failed at least two courses in several semesters before graduating first class
- He remained determined and improved steadily, eventually finishing as third overall best student in the Faculty of Law
- The young man graduated with a 3.88/4.00 CGPA, sparking reactions and praise from social media users online
A law graduate of the University of Ibadan has sparked reactions online after sharing how he still graduated with a First Class degree despite facing academic setbacks during his studies.
The graduate, identified as Ayomide Oluwole, took to X to recount his academic journey and the determination that helped him succeed.
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In his post, Ayomide revealed that he failed at least two courses in almost every semester during his time in the Faculty of Law.
University of Ibadan law graduate earns first class
Despite the challenges, he said he remained focused on his goal of academic excellence and continued working hard to improve his performance.
According to him, his persistence eventually paid off as he graduated with a first class degree and finished as the third overall best student in the Law Faculty.
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Ayomide also disclosed that he graduated with a cumulative grade point average of 3.88 out of 4.0.
Sharing his excitement, he wrote that the journey was not easy but that he pushed himself to perform better and achieve his academic goals.
He wrote on X:
"I graduated with a first class despite falling at least twice every semester.
"It was easy but I was determined.
"I outdid myself and graduated as the third overall best in UI law with 3.88/4.0
"Sanjay is HIM!"
Reactions trail UI law graduate's achievement
His story has attracted reactions online, with many social media users congratulating. Some of the comments are below.
@IbrahimOlusol12 said:
"Omo. You be madt bookie ooo."
@laaywid wrote:
"Ogo 😂😂😂 Joy actually came at the end."
UI pharmacy student shares football achievements
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a pharmacy graduate of the University of Ibadan celebrated his induction into the profession while also highlighting his achievements outside academics.
The graduate, Okesina Mustapha Olanrewaju, shared the milestone on X after being formally inducted into the pharmacy profession on March 3, 2026.
In the post, he reflected on his journey through university, opening up that he gained admission in 2018 and resumed academic activities in 2019 before finally completing his programme in 2026.
According to him, the path to becoming a pharmacist came with several ups and downs, but he remained grateful for the support he received along the way.
Alongside the celebration of his induction, Okesina also highlighted 12 of his football accomplishments during his time at the university.
The photo he shared showed him holding certificates and awards while sitting beside numerous medals earned from football competitions.
UI graduate researches about her course
Legit.ng had earlier reported that a University of Ibadan student graduated with First Class in Agronomy and Crop Science after initially struggling to understand her course.
She researched her programme, became intentional with her studies and improved steadily after 100-level.
She shared how discipline and consistency during COVID-19 disruptions led to her academic success.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
