19-year-old lady graduates with first class, 5.0 GPA, sets new record at Babcock University

A Nigerian woman is celebrating her incredible accomplishment after graduating from Babcock University’s Department of Computer Science with a First Class and a flawless 5.0 GPA.

She conveyed her happiness and gratitude in a post on X, the former name of Twitter, where she shared the news.

She wrote: “Highest CGPA, Department of Computer Science. Overall Best Graduating Student, School of Computing and Engineering. Thank you, Jesus! We are locked in.”

She posted a picture of herself holding some of the honors she had won for breaking a new academic record along with her message.

On LinkedIn, she further detailed her accomplishments in a lengthy post:

“On July 28th this year, at 19 years old, I graduated with First Class Honours in Computer Science.”

“I was awarded the Highest CGPA in the Department of Computer Science and made the Dean’s List as the Overall Best Graduating Student from the School of Computing and Engineering Sciences (covering Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Technology, Software Engineering, and Information Technology).”

“I’m thrilled to share that I finished my Bachelor’s Degree with a perfect 5.0 GPA in my final semester and successfully defended and published my final year project titled ‘Brain Tumor Identification and Classification Using YOLOv5 in Magnetic Resonance Imaging,’ earning an A grade of 90.”

“I am deeply honored to have received several prestigious awards, including:”

– Google Generation Scholarship for academic merit.

– University Dean’s Prize for Highest CGPA in the School of Computing.

– Engineer (Dr.) Akin Alade Family Award for Best Graduating Student.

– Folajimi Daodu’s Award for Best Graduating Student.

– Labulo Prize, donated by Prof. Biodun and Prof. (Mrs.) Elizabeth Disu.

– Academic Excellence Award from the Michael Adetutu Foundation, which includes a cash award, plaque, certificate, life-coaching sessions with a UK-certified coach, career coaching, job placement support, and assistance with applications for scholarships for M.Sc./PhD programs in the UK, US, or Canada.

– New Horizons Computer Learning Centers International IT/E-Biz Certification Excellence Prize.

– Dean’s mention for a 3-month paid internship with the US-based Kibo School Programme.”

“These awards are a testament to my growth as a Computer Scientist, and I look forward to future opportunities to apply my skills and knowledge.”

“I want to express my heartfelt thanks to God, my family, friends, mentors, and particularly my project supervisor, Dr. Ernest Onuiri, my departmental dean and HOD, and esteemed lecturers like Dr. Seun Ebiesuwa, Dr. Jerry Nzenwata, and Prof. Monday O. EZE.”

“Praise be to God, the Father of compassion and comfort.”

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Published by Ejoh Caleb