Nigerian Academic Prodigy Graduates with Double First-Class at 18 and PhD at 24 with Perfect CGPA

A Nigerian academic prodigy, Hallowed Oluwadara Olaoluwa, gained attention for earning a double First Class degree in Mathematics and Physics at 18, two Master’s degrees at 19, and completing a PhD in Mathematics at 24 with a perfect CGPA of 5.00 at UNILAG, where he emerged as the best PhD graduate.

Dr. Hallowed Oluwadara Olaoluwa is a Nigerian academic prodigy whose educational journey has attracted wide attention due to his extraordinary pace and level of achievement. He reportedly earned a double First Class degree in Mathematics and Physics at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) at just 18 years old, demonstrating early academic brilliance in two highly demanding scientific disciplines.

After completing his undergraduate studies, he went on to further distinguish himself by obtaining two Master’s degrees at the age of 19, showing not only intelligence but also remarkable discipline, focus, and consistency in his academic performance. His achievements positioned him as one of the most outstanding young scholars in Nigeria’s higher education system.

He later proceeded to doctoral studies and successfully completed a PhD in Mathematics at UNILAG at the age of 24. During his PhD program, he maintained an exceptional academic record and graduated with a perfect CGPA of 5.00, earning recognition as the best graduating PhD student in his cohort.

His story is widely shared as an example of academic excellence, dedication, and accelerated intellectual development, inspiring many young students across Africa to pursue higher education with determination and focus.

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SOURCES: ALLSCHOOL, SCHOLARSHIP REGION