Alleh James, UNIBEN’s best graduating student with a record-breaking CGPA of 4.98, celebrated his achievement alongside his proud mother, who wore a Lord’s Chosen apron during the convocation, inspiring widespread admiration.


Alleh James, a Petroleum Engineering graduate, made history at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) by becoming the overall best graduating student with a record-breaking CGPA of 4.98/5.0, the highest in the institution’s history.
During the 50th convocation ceremony held on November 22, 2024, James’s mother caught attention by proudly wearing a Lord’s Chosen apron as she joined her son on stage to meet the Vice Chancellor and other dignitaries. A video shared on TikTok by @ighodaro_jnr captured the memorable moment, with the caption highlighting the family’s joy and James’s extraordinary achievement.
The post read: “The Joy of every mother is to see their children succeed. This is a memorable moment for the Alleh family. Best graduating student for UNIBEN’s 50th graduating set with a CGPA of 4.98, the highest in the school’s history. Congratulations Mr. Alleh James Ojo!”
Reactions to the video have been overwhelmingly positive, with many congratulating James for his academic excellence and applauding his mother for her visible pride and support. Some comments also praised the mother’s kindness and devotion, while others expressed hope that James’s achievement would lead to meaningful opportunities in the future.
This inspiring story serves as a testament to the power of hard work, faith, and family support in achieving academic success.
@ighodaro_jnr Watch the Moment the Best Graduating Students of UNIBEN's 49th and 50th Convocating Sets Were Announced by the Dean of Students. 49th Convocating Set: Desmond Ifeanyi, Electrical Engineering, CGPA: 4.96 50th Convocating Set: Alleh James, Petroleum Engineering, CGPA: 4.98 congratulations to all convocating UNIBEN students…@Desmond 5.0 #uniben #unibenconvocation #convocation ♬ original sound – Ighodaro Ezekiel
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