The University of Lagos (UNILAG) celebrated Samuel Akinade Badekale and Damilare Haroun Adebakin for achieving a perfect 5.0 CGPA and emerging as the Overall Best Graduating Students at its 55th Convocation, inspiring widespread admiration for their exceptional academic excellence.


The University of Lagos (UNILAG) honored Samuel Akinade Badekale and Damilare Haroun Adebakin as the Overall Best Graduating Students at its 55th Convocation ceremony, celebrating their remarkable achievement of graduating with a perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0.
Both graduates hail from the Department of Cell Biology & Genetics (CBG), showcasing the department’s dedication to academic excellence. Their achievement was announced via UNILAG’s official social media platform, where the university applauded their exceptional performance, calling them the Best Graduating Students in Sciences as well.
The announcement sparked widespread celebration on social media, with Nigerians expressing admiration for the duo’s brilliance and determination. Many congratulated the graduates and commended the Department of Cell Biology & Genetics for fostering academic excellence.
Comments from users included:
• “CBG and graduating their students with 5.0—the department must be very good and proud!”
• “How brilliant can you be? Gosh… congratulations, guys!”
• “This is a really impressive feat! More wins to them.”
The achievements of Badekale and Adebakin not only highlight their hard work and dedication but also reinforce UNILAG’s reputation as a hub for academic brilliance. As the convocation celebrations continue, the university remains committed to producing graduates who excel and inspire.
This milestone serves as an inspiration to students across Nigeria and beyond, proving that with determination and the right environment, extraordinary academic goals can be achieved.
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