University of Ibadan Student Who Matriculated into Biochemistry Bags First Class in Pharmacy
- A University of Ibadan student who switched from biochemistry to pharmacy in his second year has graduated with a first-class honours degree
- The pharmacy graduate had a 3.73 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) on a 4.0 grading system, to emerge as the best male student and sixth overall best in the faculty
- He reflected on his 200 level transition from biochemistry to pharmacy, noting that it was a difficult phase of his academic journey
Atoyebi Dolapo, a University of Ibadan fresh graduate, has celebrated on Facebook after he earned a first-class honours degree in pharmacy.
Dolapo emerged as the sixth overall best student in his faculty and the best graduating male student after having a CGPA of 3.73 on a 4.0 grading system.
Source: Facebook
UI first-class graduate reflects on academic journey
Dolapo, in a Facebook post, disclosed that he transferred to pharmacy department from biochemistry in his second year at the university.
He admitted that it wasn't an easy phase of his academic journey, as he faced pressure and uncertainty after leaving his former department.
However, something unexpected happened to him in 200 level that changed everything.
"...It took me back to 200 Level — when I crossed from Biochemistry to Pharmacy. That transition was not easy. It felt like passing through “fire.” The pressure, the uncertainty, leaving my former department — it was emotionally and academically demanding. But God saw me through.
"Then something happened in 200L that changed everything.
"A lady once approached me and said she didn’t understand certain concepts. That moment sparked what later became The Helpers Group. From teaching for 5 hours straight, to late-night explanations, to voice notes in DMs alongside friends like Benjamin Ehuwa, Israel Ogundeyi, Idris Isola Adeniran, and others — it became more than tutoring. It became purpose.
"Seeing these colleagues pass… some with distinctions… seeing them excel — that gave me a deeper joy than any personal award ever could. ❤️
"That, to me, is the greatest distinction.
"I am grateful for the wisdom, strength, safety, and grace that carried me through this journey.
"And this is just the beginning..." his Facebook post read in part.
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:
Toluwani Amao said:
"My tutor.
"Congratulations Dr. Bycam.
"Super proud of you."
Ndara Richard said:
"Congratulations brother.
"Excellence is the new benchmark for you."
Folarin Opeyemi said:
"Congratulations dolly p much more achievements ahead,am so happy for u dear."
Lucky Beauty said:
"Congratulations to you greater heights and more success in life."
Abraham Olayinka said:
"Hearty Congratulations my guy.
"More power and strength to your elbow."
Babalola Olanipekun said:
"Ore Mii!!! Congratulations, I'm happy so much happy you made it eventually! Greater heights in Jesus mighty name."
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a University of Ibadan mathematics student who changed his department in his year two had graduated with a first-class degree.
UI student who switched department bags first-class
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a man who matriculated into biochemistry at the University of Ibadan had earned a first-class degree in pharmacy.
According to the fresh graduate, he originally gained admission to study biochemistry but switched to pharmacy later on. He bagged two distinctions in social and administrative pharmacy as well as in pharmacognosy and herbal medicine.
He further revealed that he finished with a 3.68 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 grading system.
Source: Legit.ng
