UNILAG Graduate Who Chose Difficult Course to Challenge Herself Finishes With 2:1, Displays CGPA
- A graduate of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, who chose a course she didn’t initially understand, showed her CGPA
- The young lady explained that she chose the course to challenge herself and shared what people said to her
- She shared a screenshot that showed the grades she had from 100-level to her final year at the university
A graduate of the University of Lagos who chose a rare course in order to challenge herself has trended online as she graduated with a first-class degree.
The young lady explained that when she picked the course, many people wondered why she chose it, especially since she didn’t really fully understand it at the time. She said she wanted something that would challenge her.
Source: Twitter
UNILAG graduate speaks about her course
Kehinde Adekala finished with a Second Class Upper Division from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and posted her CGPA.
Speaking about taking up the course, she chose to challenge herself, she wrote:
"THEY ASKED WHY I CHOSE THE 'HARD ROAD.' TODAY, I HAVE MY ANSWER.
"I officially graduated from the University of Lagos on January 21st, 2026. I stayed silent at first because words failed me, but looking back, this journey is a story worth telling.
"When I chose Actuarial Science, many wondered why I’d pick such a difficult road. To be honest, I didn't fully know what I was getting into; I just knew I wanted a challenge. There were days I almost gave up, but God pulled me through. Every time the path felt too steep, His grace provided the strength to keep climbing."
After picking up the course, which she initially had no idea about, she expressed joy that she graduated with a high grade from the university and displayed her CGPA on her LinkedIn page.
Source: Twitter
UNILAG graduate shares her CGPA
"Today, I am proud to share that I graduated with a Second Class Upper Division (4.36/5.00 CGPA). But my education didn't just happen in the classroom. This journey was defined by:
"Leadership & Volunteering: Serving in leadership roles twice and volunteering opened my eyes to the world beyond books.
"Resilience: I’ve learned that being an Actuary isn’t just about calculating risk; it’s about having the grit to manage it when things don't go as planned.
"I am walking away from UNILAG not just with a certificate, but with a proven ability to handle complex challenges and a 'growth mindset' that is ready for the professional world.
"To my family, thank you for holding me down when things were rough. To my friends, thank you for the love and support.
"I’m now a BSc holder in Actuarial Science. I sought a challenge, I found my footing, and with God on my side, I am officially ready for the future," she wrote in her LinkedIn post.
In a similar story, Legit.ng recently reported that a graduate of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, got many people talking on social media after sharing pictures of her results. She posted photos of herself and screenshots showing the grades she got at the end of each semester.
University of Ibadan graduate finishes first class
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a girl who went to the University of Ibadan (UI) started school with low grades but finished with a first-class degree.
She shared photos of herself and her story online, and many people congratulated her. She was scared she might not study Pharmacy because of her first-semester grades in 100-level.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
