5 Nigerian Students Who Broke Records With Their Incredible First-Class Results

The dream of every Nigerian student is to acquire knowledge and eventually obtain a first-class certificate in their chosen profession.

However, not all students can accomplish these feats, but here are five Nigerian students who not only achieved first-class grades but also broke academic records.

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1) Toheed Abdulrafiu

Toheed Abdulrafiu, a fresh graduate from the Department of Economics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUSOK), has inspired many students by breaking a 10-year-old record in the department.

Speaking with The NEWS DIGEST PRESS, Abdulrafiu who graduated with 4.64 CGPA confirmed the department has not seen a first-class graduate in the last 10 years.

“I did everything everyone does,” he responded when asked what contributed to his success. “But maybe in a more different way.

You can read the full story HERE.

2) Meet Uzoaku Odinaka

Dr (Miss) Uzoaku Odinakachukwu Amadi emerged as the best graduating medical student at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO).

She bagged the overall best medical doctor, best in anatomy, physiology, laboratory medicine, and 7 more

You can read the full story HERE.

3) Noble Eyisi

Noble Eyisi was the President of the Students Union Government in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK.

He was expelled from the school for allegedly speaking up for his students.

His parents flew him out of the country and Noble swore to put his enemies in UNIZIK to shame by bagging first-class honors in law, which he did.

You can read the full story HERE.

4) Aniedi Akpan

Aniedi Akpan graduated from the English Department of Uyo University Akwa Ibom.

According to reports, Akpan is a master of English analysis and a great lover of the language.

He broke the university’s record of no first-class students in 15 years.

He graduated with a first-class degree and a CGPA of 4.50.

You can read the full story HERE.

5) Joy Adesina

Joy has experienced many obstacles, from being falsely accused of having an affair with her lecturer to breaking records.

As fate wished, she obtained a 4.84 CGPA and a first-class degree certificate with 13 merits and became the best graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University of Medicine in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

You can read the full story HERE.

5) Mary Otunba

Interestingly, Mary works in her internship center and also attends school.

It turned out that she was the best graduate of the Economics Department of Caleb University.

In one of her interviews, she said that her father’s disciplinary actions made her succeed in everything she did.

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